Kia Optima: Removal - Windshield Deicer Switch. Repair procedures - Windshield Deicer - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the lower (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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

3. Remove the heater control unit contained the windshield deicer switch from the center fascia lower panel.

Inspection
1. The windshield deicer switch inputs can be checked using the GDS. 2. To check the input value of windshield deicer switch, select option "Body Control Module& ...

Installation
1. Install the heater control unit. 2. Install the center fascia lower panel. 3. Install the crash pad garnish. ...

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Inspection
1. Ignition "OFF" 2. Disconnect the connector of temperature control actuator. 3. Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to t ...

Replacement
1. Remove the front wheel & tire. Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

Specifications
Specification Item Resistance (Ω) Driver Airbag (DAB) 1.88 ~ 5.8 Passenger Airbag (PAB) 1.88 ~ 5.8 ...

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