Repair Procedures: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Kia Forte5 and 2018 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to REPLACEMENT )
- Remove the steering column shroud.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
- Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
- Remove the multifunction switch.
(Refer to REMOVAL )
- Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
- Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening Torque:
32.4 - 38.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb.ft)
CAUTION:- Do Not use the bolt again.
- Remove the Body Control Module.
(Refer to REMOVAL )
- Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
- Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).
Tightening Torque:
Nut: 2.7 - 17.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 - 13.0 lb.ft)
Bolt: 44.1 - 49.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb.ft)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Register "ASP calibration EPS type recognition" by KDS/GDS after replacing steering column assembly.