2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

[Lower Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch]

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the driver airbag module.

    (Refer to the DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING Restraint)

  3. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to the Steering - "Steering column & shaft ")

  4. Loosen the mounting screws from the rear steering wheel cover.
    Fig 1: Rear Steering Wheel Cover Mounting Screws
    G10727865Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the upper steering wheel remote control switch (A) from the steering wheel.

    [LH] 

    Fig 2: Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (LH)
    G10727866Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 3: Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (RH)
    G10727867Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the upper steering wheel control switch (B) disconnecting the connector (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 4: Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (LH)
    G10727868Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 5: Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (RH)
    G10727869Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Separate the lower steering wheel control switch (A) loosening the mounting screws.

    [LH] 

    Fig 6: Steering Wheel Lower Control Switch Mounting Screws (LH)
    G10727870Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 7: Steering Wheel Lower Control Switch Mounting Screws (RH)
    G10727871Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the lower steering wheel control switch (B) disconnecting the connector (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 8: Lower Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (LH)
    G10727872Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 9: Lower Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (RH)
    G10727873Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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