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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering wheel.
    CAUTION: If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it affects the number of circulation of steering wheel and the cable inside the clock spring is possible to be damaged.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for at least thirty seconds.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module from the steering wheel after pressing the snap fit pin stopper.
    Fig 1: Locating Driver Airbag Module Snap Fit Pin Stopper
    G08308486Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the wiring fixing clip (C) and disconnect the horn connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Fixing Clip, Horn Connector And Driver Airbag Module Connector
    G08308487Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Release the connector locking pin, then disconnect the driver airbag module connector (B).
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.
  6. Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column shroud. (Refer to the STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel And Steering Wheel Column Shroud
    G08308488Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.
Fig 4: Identifying Clock Spring And Horn Connector
G08308489Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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