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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Set the front tires facing straight ahead before removing the steering wheel.
    CAUTION: If any of the steering wheel or the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it may affect the number of circulation of steering wheel and may damage the cable inside the clock spring.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for at least thirty seconds.
  3. Release the connector locking pin, and 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 facing up.
  4. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  5. Loosen the screws and then remove the steering wheel column shroud (A).
    Fig 1: Steering Wheel Column Shroud
    G10727108Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector (A) and then remove the clock spring.
Fig 2: Clock Spring And Horn Connector
G10727109Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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