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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT ")

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after removing 3 screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Upper And Lower Shrouds
    G11817748Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. If it is necessary to remove. The wiper & washer switch (A) only, release the lock of wiper switch using tool without removing the steering wheel and the clock spring.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Wiper & Washer Switch
    G11817749Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the lighting switch connector (A) and wiper & washer switch connector (B).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Lighting Switch Connector (1 Of 2)
    G11817750Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Wiper & Washer Switch Connector (2 Of 2)
    G11817751Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT )

  7. Remove the clock spring.

    (Refer to STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT )

  8. Remove the multifunction switch assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 5: Multifunction Switch Assembly Location
    G11817752Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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