Kia Optima: Removal - Rear Glass Defogger Switch. Repair procedures - Rear Glass Defogger - 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 rear glass defogger switch from the center fascia panel.

Inspection
1. The rear glass defogger switch inputs can be checked using the GDS. 2. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch, select option "Body Control Mod ...

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

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Inspection
1. Ignition "ON" 2. Using the scan tool. 3. Emit intensive light toward photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change. ...

Lubricants
Item  Specified lubricant  Quantity Transaxle fluid  SK ATF SP-Ⅳ, MICHANG ATF SP-Ⅳ, NOCA ATF SP-Ⅳ, Kia Genui ...

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