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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to "STEERING WHEEL ")

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  4. Remove the clock spring.

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

  5. Disconnect the light switch connector (A) and the wiper switch connector (B).
    G12821245Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G12821246Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the wiper switch (A) by pushing the lock pin (B).
    NOTE: When removing the wiper & washer switch only, release the lock of wiper switch without removing the steering wheel.
    G12821247Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the screws from the multifunction switch assembly (A).
G12821248Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.