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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015OPTIMA SX TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSBUTTON ENGINE START SYSTEM - OPTIMA (EXCEPT HEV)START/STOP BUTTONREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo

Repair Procedures: Removal

2015 Kia Optima SX TurboSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
  3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  4. Disconnect the crash pad lower switch connectors (A), diagnosis connector (B), crash pad under lamp connector (C).

    [LH] 

    Fig 1: Crash Pad Lower Switch, Diagnosis & Crash Pad Under Lamp Connectors
    G00548958Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (D).

    [RH] 

    Fig 2: Start/Stop Button Connector
    G00548962Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the start/stop button (A) from the lower panel after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 3: Start/Stop Button
    G00549567Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the start/stop (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 4: Removing Start/Stop Button
    G00549571Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.