[Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch]

2015 Kia Soul EV BaseSECTION [Upper 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 MODULE REMOVAL ")
  3. Remove the steering wheel.
  4. Loosen the mounting screws from the rear steering wheel cover.
    Fig 1: Rear Steering Wheel Cover With Mounting Screws
    G11934628Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the upper steering wheel remote control switch (A) from the steering wheel.

    [LH] 

    Fig 2: Locate Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (LH)
    G11934629Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 3: Locate Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (RH)
    G11934630Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the upper steering wheel control switch (B) disconnecting the connector (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 4: Locate Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (LH)
    G11934631Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 5: Locate Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (RH)
    G11934632Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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