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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the steering wheel low cover cap.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module mounting bolts (2EA).
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
    G06524867Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the wiring fixing clip (A) and disconnect airbag module connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Fixing Clip & Airbag Module Connector
    G06524868Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the horn connector.
  6. Separate the airbag module from the steering wheel.
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
  7. Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column cover. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )
  8. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.
Fig 3: Identifying Clock Spring & Horn Connector
G06524869Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.