Kia Optima Hybrid: Body Electrical System / Ignition Switch Assembly

Start/Stop Button Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A). 3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower ...

Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver crash pad lower panel. (Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad") 3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds. (Refer ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Blind Spot Detection Unit Repair procedures

Removal Blind spot detection (BSD) unit 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery.     Be careful when removing the blind spot detection unit. The bracket may break off from the bumper. 2. Remove the rear bumper. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover") 3. Disconnect the BSD connector (A) from the ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module Description and Operation

Description The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.     Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using ...