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[Lower Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch]

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the driver airbag module.

    (Refer to "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ").

  3. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT ").

  4. Loosen the mounting screws from the rear steering wheel cover.
    Fig 1: Loosening Mounting Screws From Rear Steering Wheel Cover
    G12820816Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the upper steering wheel remote control switch (A) from the steering wheel.

    [LH] 

    Fig 2: Locating Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch From Steering Wheel (LH)
    G12820817Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 3: Locating Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch From Steering Wheel (RH)
    G12820818Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the upper steering wheel control switch (B) disconnecting the connector (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 4: Removing Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch Connector (LH)
    G12820819Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 5: Removing Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch Connector (RH)
    G12820820Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Separate the lower steering wheel control switch (A) loosening the mounting screws.

    [LH] 

    Fig 6: Separating Lower Steering Wheel Control Switch Mounting Screws (LH)
    G12820821Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 7: Separating Lower Steering Wheel Control Switch Mounting Screws (RH)
    G12820822Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the lower steering wheel control switch (B) disconnecting the connector (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 8: Removing Lower Steering Wheel Control Switch Connector (LH)
    G12820823Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 9: Removing Lower Steering Wheel Control Switch Connector (RH)
    G12820824Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.