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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disassembly the steering wheel assembly.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  3. Remove the paddle shift switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

    [LH] 

    Fig 1: Steering Wheel Assembly Mounting Screws (LH)
    G12140052Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Locating Paddle Shift Switch (LH)
    G12140053Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 3: Steering Wheel Assembly Mounting Screws (RH)
    G12140054Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Locating Paddle Shift Switch (RH)
    G12140055Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the paddle shift switch connector (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 5: Locating Paddle Shift Switch Connector (LH)
    G12140056Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 6: Locating Paddle Shift Switch Connector (RH)
    G12140057Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering back cover (A).
    Fig 7: Locating Steering Back Cover With Screws
    G12140058Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the steering wheel remote connector (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 8: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Connector (LH)
    G12140059Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 9: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Connector (RH)
    G12140060Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the steering wheel remote control assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 10: Steering Wheel Remote Control Assembly Mounting Screws
    G12140061Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 11: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Assembly
    G12140062Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the ASCC switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 12: Locating ASCC Switch With Mounting Screws
    G12140063Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.