Kia Sportage: Button Engine Start System / Start/Stop Button Components and components location

Description
System Overview
The System offers the following features:
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Changing the state of engine ignition and power by using the start button.
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the center fascia lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Center ...
Other information:
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Body - "Tailgate Trim")
3.
Disconnect the power tailgate latch connector (A) and PCU assem ...