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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to "Crash Pad ".)

  3. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) as shown below picture.
    Fig 1: Removing Crash Pad Side Switch Assembly
    G11818273Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  4. Disconnect the rheostat connector (A) from lower crash pad switch.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Rheostat Connector From Lower Crash Pad Switch
    G11818274Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Operate the rheostat switch and check for continuity between terminals.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Rheostat Switch Terminals
    G11818275Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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