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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

2018 Kia Soul Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electrical Component Locations

Select a section or procedure below to view factory instructions:

Air Conditioning System Airbag Module And Clock Spring Assist Emergency Braking (AEB) System Audio System Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device Auto Lighting Control System Automatic Transaxle Control System - 1.6L Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.0L Automatic Transaxle System - 1.6L Automatic Transaxle System - 2.0L Back View Camera Blind Spot Detection System (BSD)Blower System Body Control Module (BCM)Brake System Button Engine Start System Charging System - 1.6L Charging System - 1.6L T Charging System - 2.0L Clutch & Brake - 1.6L Clutch & Brake - 2.0L Clutch System Cowl Top Cover Crash Pad Cruise Control System Cylinder Block - 1.6L Cylinder Block - 1.6L T Cylinder Block - 2.0L Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L T Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.0L Drive Belt System - 1.6L T Driveshaft Assembly Dual Clutch System - 1.6L T Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - 1.6L T Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 1.6L T Electro Chromic Inside Rear View Mirror Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System Emission Control System - 1.6L Emission Control System - 1.6L T Emission Control System - 2.0L Engine And Transaxle Assembly - 1.6L T Engine And Transaxle Assembly - 2.0L Engine And Transmission Assembly - 1.6L Engine Control System - 1.6L Engine Control System - 1.6L T Engine Control System - 2.0L Engine Cooling System - 1.6L Engine Cooling System - 1.6L T Engine Cooling System - 2.0L Engine Starting System - 1.6L Engine Starting System - 1.6L T Engine Starting System - 2.0L Evaporative Emission Control System Fender Floor Console Front Axle Assembly Front Bumper And Radiator Grille Front Door Assembly Front Seat Assembly Front Seat Belt Front Suspension System Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L T Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L Fuel Filler Door Fuses And Relays Hands Free System Heater And A/C Control Unit Heater System Hood Assembly Horn Hydraulic System - 1.6L Hydraulic System - 2.0L Idle Stop & Go (ISG) System - 2.0L Indicators And Gauges Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L T Intake And Exhaust System - 2.0L Interior Trim Keyless Entry Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)Lighting System Lubrication System - 1.6L Lubrication System - 1.6L T Lubrication System - 2.0L Manual Transaxle Control System - 1.6L (M6CF1)Manual Transaxle System - 1.6L (M6CF1)Mirrors Mobile Telematics (MTS) System Motor Driven Power Steering System MULTIFUNCTION Switch Panorama Sunroof Parking Brake System Power Door Locks Power Door Mirrors Power Windows Quarter Fixed Glass Rear Axle Assembly Rear Bumper Rear Door Assembly Rear Glass Defogger System Rear Seat Assembly Rear Seat Belt Rear Suspension System Rear Wiper/Washer System Restraints Roof Trim Seat Belt PRETENSIONER Seat Electrical Smart Cruise Control System Smart Key System Steering Wheel Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) And Sensors Tail Gate Assembly Timing System - 1.6L Timing System - 1.6L T Timing System - 2.0L Tire Pressure Monitoring System Windshield Deicer System Windshield Glass

Factory Service Tools

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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.