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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are placed in the straight ahead position.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module (DAB).

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

  4. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the steering wheel by loosening the lock bolt (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    44.1 - 49.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb-ft)

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    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse the steering lock bolt.
    • When assembling, match the gear teeth as the below image.
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  5. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  6. Remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A).
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  7. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).
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  8. Disconnect the connector (A), (B) and then remove the clock spring (C).
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  9. Remove the multifunction switch.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

  10. Disconnect the ignition switch connector (A), (B).
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  11. Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector (A), (B).
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  12. Remove the MDPS assembly by loosening the mounting nuts (A) and bolt (B).

    Tightening Torque 

    (A):  25.0 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)

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

    G12602407Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  13. Remove the motor (A) by loosening the bolts and then replace the new one.

    Tightening Torque: 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)

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    NOTE:
    • Be sure to check the last two digits of the constant in the barcode of new MDPS motor before replacing the motor.
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  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  15. Perform the "Inputting the motor constant value" by GDS following in the order below.
    1. Connect self - diagnosis connector (16pins) located in the lower of driver side crash pad to self - diagnosis device.
    2. Turn the self - diagnosis device after key is ON.
    3. Select the "vehicle model" and "EPS system" on GDS vehicle selection screen.
    4. Select the "Part exchange (Power steering Motor)".
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    5. Follow the instructions displayed in image on the screen.
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      CAUTION:
      • Entering incorrect motor constant value may cause a serious problem in the MDPS.
  16. Conduct the "ASP Calibration" by GDS.

    (Refer to MDPS Motor - "DIAGNOSIS WITH GDS ")

  17. Remove the DTC and then perform the Conduct the "MDPS TEST (Motor Driven Power Steering)" by GDS.

    (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - "MDPS Performance Inspection ")

  18. Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.
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