Kia Sportage: Rheostat | Front Fog Lamps | License Lamps

Repair procedures

 Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")

3. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) after loosening 2 screws.

NOTE

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

4. Remove the side crash pad switch after disconnecting the connectors (A).

5. Operate the switch and check for continuity between terminals with an ohmmeter.

Front Fog Lamps

Repair procedures

 Inspection

Front Fog Lamp Switch

1. With the fog lamp switch in each position, make sure that continuity exists between the terminals below. If continuity is not as specified, replace the multifunction switch.

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the front bumper.

(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper")

3. Remove the front fog lamp (A) by turning in the counterclockwise direction after disconnecting the connector.

4. Remove the front fog lamp (B) after loosening the screws.

Installation

1. Install the front fog lamp bulb.

2. Connect the front fog lamp connector.

3. Install the front bumper.

License Lamps

Repair procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the lens (A) and license lamp (B) after loosening 2 screws.

Installation

1. Install the bulb.

2. Install the license lamp lens.

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