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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

    (Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  4. Remove the wiper switch.

    (Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH )

  5. Remove the ignition switch after loosening disconnecting the ignition switch 6P connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch 6P Connector
    G09782464Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the ignition switch assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch Assembly
    G09782465Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), it is in the order as below.
    1. Disconnect the key warning/immobilizer connector (A)
      Fig 3: Identifying Key Warning/ Immobilizer Connector
      G09782466Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Turn the key to ACC (A).
      Fig 4: Turning Key To ACC
      G09782467Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the key lock cylinder (B) while pushing the removal/installation button under the key cylinder (A).
      Fig 5: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder
      G09782468Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 6: Identifying Under Key Cylinder
      G09782469Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.