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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 airbag module mounting bolts (2EA).
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
    G07419965Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the wiring fixing clip (C) and disconnect the horn connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Fixing Clip And Horn Connector
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  4. Release the connector locking pin, then disconnect the driver airbag module connector(B).
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
  5. Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column shroud. (Refer to the STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel And Steering Wheel Column Shroud Mounting Bolts
    G07419967Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.
Fig 4: Identifying Clock Spring And Horn Connector
G07419968Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.