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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 can face straight ahead.
  3. Push the pins (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Pins (1 Of 3)
    G07256365Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Identifying Pins (2 Of 3)
    G07256366Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Identifying Pins (3 Of 3)
    G07256367Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the horn (B) & air bag (A) connector and then remove the air bag module.
    Fig 4: Identifying Horn & Air Bag
    G07256368Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the lock nut (A), disconnect the connector (B) and then remove the steering wheel.
    Fig 5: Identifying Lock Nut
    G07256369Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
  6. Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper (A) and lower shroud (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Upper
    G07256370Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 7: Identifying Lower Shroud
    G07256371Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the connector and then remove the clock spring (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Clock Spring (1 Of 2)
    G07256372Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 9: Identifying Clock Spring (2 Of 2)
    G07256373Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION:
    • When assembling set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark () by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
  8. Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Multifunction Switches (1 Of 3)
    G07256374Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 11: Identifying Multifunction Switches (2 Of 3)
    G07256375Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 12: Identifying Multifunction Switches (3 Of 3)
    G07256376Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the crash pad side cover (A), Fuse box cover and lower crash pad (B).
    Fig 13: Identifying Crash Pad Side Cover
    G07256377Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 14: Identifying Lower Crash Pad
    G07256378Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  10. Loosen the bolts and then remove the reinforce panel (A).
    Fig 15: Identifying Reinforce Panel
    G07256379Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  11. 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 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 16: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly
    G07256380Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION:
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
    • Change to the new bolt when assembling
  12. Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column & EPS unit assembly.
  13. Remove the shower duct (A).
    Fig 17: Identifying Shower Duct
    G07256381Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    12.7 ~ 17.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 18: Identifying EPS Unit Assembly Nuts
    G07256382Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 19: Identifying Unit Bolt
    G07256383Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  15. Installation is the reverse of the removal.