| 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: Tail Gate Back Panel
Repair procedures Replacement • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. 1.The Compass can be turned ON and OFF and will remember the last state when the ignition is cycled. To turn the display feature ON/OFF: 1. Press and release the button to turn the display feature OFF. 2. Press and release the button again to turn the display back ON. Additional options can be set with press and hold sequences of the button and are detailed below.