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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module.

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

  4. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  5. Remove the steering column shroud panel.

    (Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  6. Remove the clock spring.

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

  7. Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

  8. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  9. Remove the knee airbag (KAB) module.

    (Refer to Restraint - "KNEE AIRBAG (KAB) MODULE ")

  10. Disconnect the MDPS ECU connectors (A).
    G13374126Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13374127Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the wiring (A) from the steering column.
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  12. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the universal joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13374129Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • The clock springs inner cable may be damaged in case the steering wheel moves. Make sure to put the steering wheel in the center position.
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
    • When assembling, insert the shark pin into the universal joint york slot as the below illustration.
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  13. Loosen the steering column lower mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    53.9 - 58.8 N.m (5.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 39.8 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    G13374131Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Loosen the steering column upper mounting nuts (A) and then remove the steering column & shaft (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13374132Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13374133Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  16. Perform the "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration " and "EPS Type Recognition ".
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