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Ignition Switch: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the driver lower crash pad panel (A) and shroud lower panel (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Lower Crash Pad Panel & Shroud Lower Panel
    G04806706Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the 6P connector (A).
    Fig 2: Ignition Switch 6P Connector
    G04806707Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the steering column shaft. Refer to STEERING COLUMN/SHAFT .
  5. Remove the key warning switch and key illumination lamp (A) after loosening the screws and disconnecting the 6P connector (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Key Illumination Lamp & 6P Connector
    G04806708Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the key lock cylinder (A) after pushing lock pin (B) with key ACC if necessary.
    Fig 4: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder & Lock Pin
    G04806709Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.