2024 Kia EV9 LightFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Column Module (SCM) Switch

  1. Turn the IG OFF, separate the auxiliary battery (12 V) (-) terminal, and disconnect the high voltage service interlock connector.
    1. Remove the front trunk pad (A).

      [2WD] 

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      [4WD] 

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    2. Remove the auxiliary battery (12 V) service cover (A).

      [2WD] 

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      [4WD] 

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    3. Disconnect the auxiliary battery (12 V) negative (-) terminal (A) after loosening the nut.

      Tightening torque:  7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf-m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)

      [2WD] 

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      [4WD] 

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    4. Remove the high voltage service interlock connector (A).
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    WARNING: Wait more than 5 minutes for capacitor of the high voltage battery system to be discharged completely.
  2. Remove the steering column lower shroud panel.

    (Refer to Body - " STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL  ") 

  3. Separate the steering column module switch connector clip (A).
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  4. Remove the steering column module switch (B) pushing in direction of the arrow while pressing the hinges (A).
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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