Kia Optima: Button Engine Start System / ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock)

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Body Electrical System / Button Engine Start System / ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock)

Schematic diagrams

Connector and Terminal funciton

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 steering column upper and lower shrouds. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")

Remove the electronic steering column lock (A) by loosening the mounting bolts after disconnecting the connector (B).

Tightening torque : 6.9 - 12.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.3 kgf·m, 5.0 - 9.4 lb·ft)

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	The existing shear bolts must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)

•	Tighten the shear bolts until its head is cut off.

Start/Stop Button

Schematic diagrams Connector and Terminal function Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remov ...

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