| Removal |
| 1. |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. |
| 2. |
Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") |
| 3. |
Remove the knee airbag. (Refer to Restraint - "Knee airbag (KAB) module") |
| 4. |
Disconnect the brake lamp switch connector (A).
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| 5. |
Pull the locking plate (A) as indicated by the arrow and then turn brake switch (B) 45° clockwise and remove it.
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| 6. |
Inspect a removed stop lamp switch along the below procedures.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Fix the brake pedal arm and insert fully the brake switch so that the contact part is invisible.
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| 2. |
After inserting, turn the brake switch 45° counterclockwise, and then assemble locking plate by pushing.
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| 3. |
Confirm the gap between stop lamp switch and bracket.
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| 4. |
Install the stop lamp switch connector (A).
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| Inspection |
1. Fuse inspection
Mount the test fuse to the switch fuse and relay fuse part to confirm a normal joint fit.


2. KDS Data Analysis
| 1. |
Analyze KDS data and check for any abnormality with the stop lamp switch.
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3. Inspection of connector by each part
Check for damage, terminal surge or incomplete connection in each connector.
[Engine room junction box]

[ABS/VDC control module]

4. Inspect the stop lamp circuit
Connect probe to each terminal wire and confirm oscilloscope waveform.
[Stop lamp switch input/output]

[Oscilloscope waveform screen]

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Securing a child restraint with a lap/shoulder belt
When not using the LATCH system, all child restraints must be secured to a vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. Automatic locking mode Since all passenger seat belts move freely under normal conditions and only lock under extreme or emergency conditions (emergency locking mode), you must manually pull the seat belt all the way out to shift the retractor to the “Automatic Locking” mode to secure a child restraint.Average Fuel Economy (1) The average fuel economy is calculated by the total driving distance and fuel consumption since the last average fuel economy reset. - Fuel economy range: 0.0 ~ 99.9 L/100km or MPG The average fuel economy can be reset both manually and automatically. ✽ NOTICE The fuel economy may vary significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and condition of the vehicle.