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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2021FORTE GT, AUTOMATIC DCT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEMESC OFF SWITCHREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2021 Kia Forte GT, Automatic DCT Trans
Removal And Installation
2021 Kia Forte GT, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Removal And Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
- Remove the side crash pad switch panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
- Disconnect the side crash pad switch connector (A).
- Remove the side crash pad switch assembly (A) from the side crash pad switch panel.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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.