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Removal And Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module.

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

  4. Disconnect the steering wheel connector (A).
    G14561757Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the steering wheel (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14561758Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When removing the steering wheel, do not impact it by hammering as it may damage the steering column.
    • Do not reuse the steering lock bolt.
    • When assembling, match the gear teeth as shown in the illustration below.
    G14561759Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the steering column shroud panel.

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

  7. Remove the clock spring.

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

  8. Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

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

  9. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

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

  10. Disconnect the MDPS connector (A).
    G14561760Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
  12. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the universal joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb.ft)

    G14561761Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
    • When assembling, insert the shark pin (B) into the universal joint yoke slot (A) as shown in the illustration below.
    G14561762Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen the steering column lower mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14561763Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Loosen the steering column upper mounting nuts (A) and then remove the steering column & shaft (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    G14561764Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G14561765Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  16. Perform the "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration" and "EPS Type Recognition".
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