Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to "STEERING WHEEL ")
Remove the steering column shroud.
(Refer to "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the multifunction switch.
(Refer to "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening Torque:

32.4 ~ 38.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Universal Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:
- Do not use the bolt again.
Remove the body control module.
(Refer to "BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) ")
Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).
Tightening Torque:

Nut: 2.7 ~ 17.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

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

Fig 2: Steering Column EPS Unit Assembly And Mounting Nuts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 3: Steering Column EPS Unit Assembly And Mounting Bolt
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Register "ASP calibration EPS type recognition" by GDS after replacing steering column assembly.