Kia Optima Hybrid: Lighting System / Rheostat Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) as shown below picture.

   
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
4.
Disconnect the rheostat connector (A) from lower crash pad switch.

5.
Operate the rheostat switch and check for continuity between terminals.

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