2015 Kia Soul EV +FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

[Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch]

  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
    G10727860Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the upper steering wheel remote control switch (A) from the steering wheel.

    [LH]Β 

    Fig 2: Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (LH)
    G10727861Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH]Β 

    Fig 3: Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (RH)
    G10727862Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the upper steering wheel control switch (B) disconnecting the connector (A).

    [LH]Β 

    Fig 4: Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (LH)
    G10727863Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH]Β 

    Fig 5: Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (RH)
    G10727864Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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