Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the lower crash pad.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD ")
Remove the knee airbag.
(Refer to Restraint - "AIR BAG MODULE ")
Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A).

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Pull the locking plate (A) as indicated by the arrow.

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Turn stop lamp switch 45° counterclockwise and remove it.

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Inspect a removed stop lamp switch along the below procedures.

Confirm a normal connection with terminal part
- A confirmation can be made to see if the connector has been secured properly and if a connection mark is present.
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Perform the inspection of parts resistance

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Resistance (Ω)	3-4	1-2
Plunger depressed (switch turned OFF)	Infinite	0
Plunger released (switch turned On)	0	Infinite