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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module.

    (Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")

  4. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
    G12329615Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the steering wheel.

    Tightening Torque: 

    39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Bolt
    G12329616Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
  6. Loosen the screw and then remove the lower shroud.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Shroud Screw
    G12329617Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the clock spring.

    (Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")

  8. Loosen the screw (A) and disconnect the connector (B) to remove the multifunction switch.
    Fig 4: Removing Multifunction Switch Screw
    G12329618Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector To Multifunction Switch
    G12329619Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the crash pad.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  10. Remove the universal joint bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb.ft)

    Fig 6: Removing Universal Joint Bolt
    G12329620Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Keep the neutral-range to prevent damaging the clock spring inner cable when steering the wheel.
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
  11. Disconnect the MDPS connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting MDPS Connector (1 Of 2)
    G12329621Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting MDPS Connector (2 Of 2)
    G12329622Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Loosen the steering column nuts.

    Tightening Torque: 

    24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 9: Loosening Steering Column Nuts
    G12329623Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen the steering column bolt and then remove the steering column.

    Tightening Torque: 

    53.9 - 58.8 N.m (5.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 39.8 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    Fig 10: Removing Steering Column Bolt
    G12329624Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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