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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 Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly (A) by pushing it.
    Fig 1: Locate Lower Crash Pad Switch Assembly
    G11937854Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the lower crash pad switch assembly.
    Fig 2: Locate Lower Crash Pad Switch Assembly Connectors
    G11937855Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rheostat switch (A).
    Fig 3: Locate Rheostat Switch
    G11937856Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Check for intensity of rheostat switch. If the light intensity of the lamps changes smoothly without any flickering when the rheostat is turned on, it can be assumed that the rheostat is operating normally.
    Fig 4: Rheostat Switch Terminal Continuity Chart
    G11937857Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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