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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Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly and raise the lever located on the outer portion of the seat. Slowly and carefully lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. After ...

Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Canister installation bolt:3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft) ...

Removal
1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.) 2. Remove the under cover (A). Tightening torque:7.8 ~ 11 ...

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