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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
  3. Remove the airbag module.
    Fig 1: Locating Airbag Module
    G11985748Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the DAB module.
    1. Disconnect the air bag connector (A).
    2. Disconnect the horn connector (B).
    3. Remove the clip (C).
    Fig 2: Locating Air Bag Connector, Horn Connector And Clip
    G11985749Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Loosen the steering wheel lock bolt properly. Separate the steering wheel by using SST (09561-11001).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Separating Steering Wheel Using SST (09561-11001)
    G11985750Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Loosen the steering wheel lock bolt completely, remove the steering wheel.
  7. Installation is the reverse of the removal.