Kia Stinger CK: Lighting System / Rheostat

Components and components location
Components

Repair procedures
Removal
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the crash pad lower panel.

(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.

Remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A) after loosening the mounting screw.

4.

Remove the side crash pad switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

5.

Disconnect the side crash pad switch connector (A).

Installation
1.

Connect the side crash pad switch connector.

2.

Install the side crash pad switch.

3.

Install the crash pad garnish [LH].

4.

Install the crash pad lower panel.

5.

Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Inspection
1.

Check for intensity of new rheostat switch. If the light intensity of the lamps changes smoothly without any flickering when the rheostat is turned, it can be assumed that the rheostat is normal.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). This position locks the transmission and prevents the drive wheels from rotating. Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the drive wheels to lock which will cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: TJ Joint

Repair procedures Replacement    • Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease. • The boot band should be replaced with a new one. 1.

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