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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the seat side cover switch (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Side Cover Switch
    G08309223Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the seat side cover (A). (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")
    Fig 2: Identifying Seat Side Cover
    G08309224Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the IMS control switch connector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying IMS Control Switch Connector
    G08309225Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the IMS control switch (A) mounting screws (3EA).
    Fig 4: Identifying IMS Control Switch And Mounting Screws (3EA)
    G08309226Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.