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Repair Procedure: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

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

  3. Remove the electronic steering column lock (A) by loosening the mounting bolts after disconnecting the connector (B).
    G00603465Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque:  6.9 - 16.6 Nm (0.7 - 1.6 kgf.m, 5.0 - 12.2 lb.ft)