Kia Optima: 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].
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| 6. |
Remove the side crash pad switch (A) by loosening the mounting screws.
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| 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.
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| 5. |
Disconnect the connector (A) from the crash pad lower garnish [LH].
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| 6. |
Check rheostat switch for continuity.
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Rear Combination Lamp
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tail lamp
2. Stop lamp
3. Tail/Stop lamp
4. Back up lamp
5. Turn signal lamp
Schema ...
Room Lamp
Repair procedures
Removal
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the ...
Other information:
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