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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering wheel.
    NOTE: If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it may affect the number of circulation of steering wheel and damage the cable inside the clock spring.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
  3. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  4. Separate the steering column shroud upper cover panel (A).
    G13127621Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G13127622Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector (A, B) from the clock spring.
    1. Steering wheel remote control connector
    2. Driver airbag connector
    G13127623Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the clock spring (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    G13127624Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.