How to remove the light switch - 2011 Kia Forte

Hi Matt,here's a link to what it look's like,it's screwed into your transmission,just remove electrical connector,get a wrench and remove, http://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/back-up-light-switch/duralast-back-up-light-switch/nissan-datsun/pickup-2wd/1996/4-cylinders-s-2-4l-sfi/45124_0_0_3498

You don't remove the panel. Take negative battery off. Pull the light switch knob out. Reach behind the dash-on the light switch is a little button. When you press it, you can pull the knob and rod out of the switch. Then you take off the threaded washer holding switch to the panel. The switch should come out of the panel and hang down. Then you can unplug the electrical connector.

Make sure you have the switch adjusted properly....If you remove the switch without unplugging it
the brake lights should come on....You have to have the brake light switch button placed in perfect position so when you mash pedal the switch button will release from switch causing the lights to come on.......Be sure the bulbs are not burnt out.....just for a test turn switch on and remove switch from pedal area without unplugging it to check for brake lights........If they are not on check bulbs..........

Hello kelly fox: my name is Roger and I will help you. There are only a couple of things most likely to be the problem. I would look at the head lamp bulbs first. I have had the same problem of both lamps suddenly burn out on my dodge ram. The only other component is the multi function switch could have a problem. This could happen but most likely the bulbs are the issue. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger

Brake Light Switch REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR system (if equipped).
3. Remove the clip (R/V Series) or unclip the switch (C/K Series) and unplug the electrical connector from the brake light switch.
4. Remove the switch.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Brake Light Switch REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR system (if equipped).
3. Remove the clip (R/V Series) or unclip the switch (C/K Series) and unplug the electrical connector from the brake light switch.
4. Remove the switch.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Back-up Light Switch REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Cabriolet On the Cabriolet, the back-up light switch is mounted in one of three positions: screwed into the front face of the transaxle beside the oil filler plug, screwed into the top of the transaxle case to the left of the shift linkage, or mounted as a microswitch on top of the transaxle with a lever that is activated by the external shift linkage. Fox The Fox back-up light switch is screwed into the rear of the transaxle housing. Simply unscrew it from the housing to remove or replace. 1990 — 92 Golf and Jetta The back-up light switch includes the fifth gear switch used by the up-shift light. It is mounted to the selector shaft housing on top of the transaxle, secured with 2 bolts and sealed with an O-ring.

1. Make sure the transaxle is in neutral.
2. Disconnect the wiring and remove the bolts to remove the switch. Be careful not to loose the O-ring or bolt bushings.
3. Fit the bushings and O-ring onto the switch and install it onto the transaxle. Tighten the bolts to 7 ft. lbs. (10 Nm) and connect the wiring.

1995 — 99 Cabrio, 1993–99 Golf and Jetta

1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the electrical connector.
3. Unscrew the switch using a wrench to break it loose.
4. Remove the back up light switch from the housing.
5. Keep the O-ring. To install:
   
6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Removing:

• Switch off all electrical consumers, switch off ignition key and remove ignition key.
• Remove rear luggage compartment side panel trim (left or right).

• Remove 3 nuts, arrows, and remove housing.
• Remove bulb holder.

Installing:

• Install bulb holder.
• Insert housing into body opening.
• Tighten nuts.
• Install applicable rear luggage compartment side panel trim.

Rear Light Bulb Holder Removing And Installing:
Removing:

• Disconnect electrical connector.
• Depress retainers, arrows, and remove bulb holder.

Installing:

• Install in reverse order of removal.

And the Center Mounted Brake Lamp.
High mount Brake Light Removing And Installing:
The high mount brake light is installed in the rear shelf.
Removing:

• Switch off all electrical consumers, switch off ignition key and remove ignition key.
• Disconnect electrical connector from high mount brake light.
• Remove rear shelf
• Un-clip high-mount brake light from rear shelf, arrows.
• Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE: The bulb holder base plate contains soldered- in light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are not replaceable. In the event of LED malfunction, replace complete bulb holder.
Additional

one hour job. find bulb part number in bulb chart in owner manual.

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Section 13-01B: Instrument Cluster — Conventional 1996 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Instrument Panel Finish Panel Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
   

1. Block the wheels (1007) to prevent the vehicle from moving.
   

1. Turn the ignition switch (11572) to the OFF position.
   

1. Shift the transmission range (TR) selector to MANUAL LOW (1).
   

1. Tilt the steering wheel (3600) to the lowest position, if equipped with a tilt wheel.
   

1. Remove the two instrument panel finish panel screws.
   

1. Remove the instrument panel finish panel (044D70) enough to access the switch electrical connectors.
   

1. Disconnect the rear windshield wiper/washer switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the heated back window and light switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the emergency warning switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the SECURITY indicator light electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the speed control on/off (CRUISE CONT. ON/OFF) switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the autolamp/light switch rheostat resistor electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the instrument panel finish panel with the switches attached.
   

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Instrument Cluster
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
   

1. Block the wheels (1007) to prevent the vehicle from moving.
   

1. Turn the ignition switch (11572) to the OFF position.
   

1. Shift the transmission range (TR) selector to MANUAL LOW (1).
   

1. Tilt the steering wheel (3600) to the lowest position, if equipped with a tilt wheel.
   

1. Remove the two instrument panel finish panel screws.
   

1. Remove the instrument panel finish panel (044D70) enough to access the switch electrical connectors.
   

1. Disconnect the rear windshield wiper/washer switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the heated back window and light switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the emergency warning switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the SECURITY indicator light electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the speed control on/off (CRUISE CONT. ON/OFF) switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
   

1. Disconnect the autolamp/light switch rheostat resistor electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the instrument panel finish panel with the switches attached.
   

1. Remove the four instrument cluster screws.
   
2. Remove the transmission range indicator (7A110) from the instrument cluster (10849).
   

Illumination Bulbs — A/C Switch
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
   

1. Remove the shift console panel. Refer to Section 01-12 for the removal and installation procedure.
   

1. Remove the three climate control assembly screws.
   

1. Disconnect the climate control assembly electrical connector.
   

1. Depress the tabs on the air door shafts and remove the three climate control cable ends. Pull the climate control assembly from the vehicle.
   

1. Remove the A/C switch electrical connector.
   
2. Depress the tabs on the A/C switch and remove the A/C switch from the climate control assembly.Twist and pull out to remove the A/C switch miniature bulb from the A/C switch.