Kia Optima DL3: Lighting System / Rheostat

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Body Electrical System / 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.

❮Rear Combination Lamp

Components and components location Component Location 1. Tail lamp 2. Stop lamp 3. Tail/Stop lamp 4. Back up lamp 5.

Room Lamp❯

Repair procedures Removal When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Heater Core

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the heater and blower assembly. (Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the heater core cover (A).

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Temperature Control Actuator