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Repair procedures: Disassembly

  1. Loosen the screw (A-3ea) and then remove the lower cover (B) from the steering wheel body.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Body Lower Cover
    G09743591Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Body Lower Cover Mounting Screw
    G09743592Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the garnish (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Garnish
    G09743593Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the wiring (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Wheel Wiring
    G09743594Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the screw (A-6ea) and then remote control switch assembly (B) from the garnish.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Identifying Control Switch Assembly And Mounting Screw
    G09743595Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of the removal.