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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. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
  3. Remove the airbag module.

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

  4. Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel using the special service tool (09561-11001).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2lb-ft)

    G12818241Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G12818242Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not use a hammer when removing the steering wheel as it may damage the steering column.
    • Do not reuse lock nuts.
    • Lock nuts must be replaced with new ones when assembling (SEAL-LOCK has been processed).
  5. Loosen the screw and then remove the upper & lower steering column shrouds (A).
    G12818243Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  7. Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock spring (B).
    G12818244Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A).
    G12818245Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).
    G12818246Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.

    Tightening torque: 

    32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

    G12818247Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Insert into the shaft so that the center of the bolt and the marking (A) are in a straight line.
  11. Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
  12. Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Nut: 24.5 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

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

    G12818248Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G12818249Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    28.9 ~ 36.2 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 58.8 ~ 70.6 lb-ft)

    G12818250Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: At all times, perform ASP calibration and EPS type recognition after assembling.
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