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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the driver crash pad lower panel.

    Refer to CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL REPLACEMENT .

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

    Refer to SHROUD REPLACEMENT .

  4. Remove the wiper switch.

    Refer to REMOVAL .

  5. Remove the ignition switch after disconnecting the ignition switch 6P connector (A)
    Fig 1: Ignition Switch 6P Connector
    G07381178Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the key warning/immobilizer connector (A).
    Fig 2: Key Warning/Immobilizer Connector
    G07381179Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. After loosening the screw, remove the key warning switch and key Illumination (A).
    Fig 3: Key Warning Switch & Key Illumination
    G07381180Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Pushing lock pin with key ACC.
    Fig 4: Locating Lock Pin With Key ACC
    G07381181Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the key lock cylinder (A).
    Fig 5: Key Lock Cylinder
    G07381182Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.