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How to Remove the Window Switch Panel on a Kia Optima?

Model: Kia Optima / K5 MK 3, TF - Years 2010-2015
Part: Power window switch

To remove the window switch panel on a Kia Optima, unscrew the screws securing the corresponding door panel, located in the handle recess and at the bottom of the panel. After detaching this, you can disconnect the internal connectors and unscrew the screws fixing the switch panel from the inside of the door panel. Once unscrewed, you can detach the panel completely and replace it with a new one; after replacement, you can also refit the door panel.

Updated on 17 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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