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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to REPLACEMENT )

  2. Remove the steering column shroud.

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

  3. Remove the clock spring.

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

  4. Remove the multifunction switch.

    (Refer to REMOVAL )

  5. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  6. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Locating Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
    G12166190Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do Not use the bolt again.
  7. Remove the Body Control Module.

    (Refer to REMOVAL )

  8. Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
  9. 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: Locating Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Mounting Nuts
    G12166191Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Mounting Bolt
    G12166192Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  11. Register "ASP calibration EPS type recognition" by KDS/GDS after replacing steering column assembly.
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