Kia Optima DL3: Lighting System / Rheostat

Schematic diagrams

Connector and Terminal Function

Repair procedures

Removal
1.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2.

Remove the crash pad lower panel.

(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.

Remove the crash pad garnish [LH].

(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Garnish")

4.

Remove the crash pad lower garnish [LH] (A) by loosening the mounting screw.

5.

Disconnect the connector (A) from the crash pad lower garnish [LH].

6.

Remove the side crash pad switch (A) by loosening the mounting screws.

Installation
1.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection
1.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2.

Remove the crash pad lower panel.

(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.

Remove the crash pad garnish [LH].

(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Garnish")

4.

Remove the crash pad lower garnish [LH] (A) by loosening the mounting screw.

5.

Disconnect the connector (A) from the crash pad lower garnish [LH].

6.

Check rheostat switch for continuity.

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