KIA Niro: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch / Repair Procedures
Inspection
- Disconnect the key warning switch connector (A) and ignition switch connector (B) from the steering column.


- Check for continuity between the terminals.
- If continuity is not specified, replace the switch.

Removal
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
- Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.
(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")
- Remove the ignition switch connector (A) and key warning / immobilizer connector (B).

- Insert key and turn it to ACC position.

- Pushing lock pin (A) with the awl.

- Remove the key lock cylinder (A).
B : Key warning switch
C : Ignition switch connector

- Remove the ignition switch (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Installation
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Warning
- Do not reuse the shear bolts.
- When installing the new shear bolts to the ignition switch
assembly, tighten the shear bolts until its head is cut off.

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Instrument Cluster Repair procedures
Removal
Warning
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap
protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to
components.
Instrument Cluster
Disconnect the negative (-) batter
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Seat belts
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of the pelvis,
chest and shoulders.
WARNING
For maximum restraint system protection,
the seat belts must always be
used whenever
Steering System / Repair Procedures
Service Data
Tightening Torques
Service Adjustment procedure
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned wit
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