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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the driver lower crash pad panel (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver Lower Crash Pad Panel With Screws
    G06367584Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the ignition switch (A) after loosening the screw and disconnecting the 6P connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch 6P Connector With Screw
    G06367585Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the steering column shaft (Refer to the STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT. ).
  5. Remove the key warning switch and key illumination lamp (A) after loosening the screws and disconnecting the 6P connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Key Warning Switch And Key Illumination Lamp
    G06367586Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), Remove the key lock cylinder (A) after pushing lock pin (B) with key ON.
    Fig 4: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder And Lock Pin
    G06367587Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
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