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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the airbag module mounting bolts(2EA).
    Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
    G06366738Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the horn connector(A).

    [Depowered] 

    Fig 2: Identifying Horn Connector (Depowered)
    G06366739Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Advanced] 

    Fig 3: Identifying Horn Connector (Advanced)
    G06366740Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Release the connector locking pin, then disconnect the driver airbag module connector(B).
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
  5. Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column cover. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT )
  6. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.
Fig 4: Identifying Clock Spring And Horn Connector
G06366741Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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