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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Niro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after loosening the screws.

    (Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  4. Remove the clock spring.

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

    Fig 1: Locating Clock Spring
    G12334924Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Multi-Function Switch Connector
    G12334925Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the multifunction switch assembly (A) after loosening the screws.
Fig 3: Removing Multi-Function Switch Assembly Screws
G12334926Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.