2019 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

[Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch]

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

    (Refer to "REMOVAL ")

  3. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  4. Loosen the mounting screws from the rear steering wheel cover.
    Fig 1: Loosening Mounting Screws From Rear Steering Wheel Cover
    G12820994Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the upper steering wheel remote control switch (A) from the steering wheel.

    [LH] 

    Fig 2: Separating Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch From Steering Wheel (LH)
    G12820995Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 3: Separating Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch From Steering Wheel (RH)
    G12820996Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the upper steering wheel control switch (B) disconnecting the connector (A).

[LH] 

Fig 4: Removing Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch Connector (LH)
G12820997Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[RH] 

Fig 5: Removing Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch Connector (RH)
G12820998Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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