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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to "CRASH PAD ")

  3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the steering column lower shroud assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Lower Shroud Assembly
    G11845865Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column & EPS unit assembly.
  5. Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Nut: 14.7 - 17.7 N.m (1.5 - 1.8 kgf.m, 10.8 - 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: Removing Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Bolts And Nuts (1 Of 2)
    G11845866Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Bolts And Nuts (2 Of 2)
    G11845867Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the driver's seat when replacing the MDPS motor.
    • Be careful not to damage the MDPS motor & ECU.
    • If shock the motor, may occurs a noise caused by the bearing damage of motor inside.
  6. Loosen the MDPS motor bolts and then remove the MDPS motor.
    Fig 4: Removing MDPS Motor
    G11845868Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply the grease at the new MDPS motor.

    Type:  Multemp MM-V

    P/N:  YSBB0-91105FFF

    Quantity:  0.7-1.2g (About 50 mm (0.1979 in))

    Fig 5: Applying Grease At MDPS Motor
    G11845869Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the MDPS motor.

    Tightening torque: 

    14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb.ft)

    Fig 6: Installing MDPS Motor
    G11845870Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, make sure the motor wiring direction.
    • Tighten the mounting bolts slightly, and then tighten the bolt 1, 2 by the equal torque several times.
  9. Installation is the reverse of the removal.
  10. Conduct the "ASP Calibration".

    (Refer to "DIAGNOSIS WITH GDS ")

  11. Check the DTC.
    NOTE: If continue a trouble, replace the MDPS control unit.
  12. Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 20 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.