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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Set the front tires straight-ahead before assembling the steering wheel.
    CAUTION: If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it affects the number of revolutions of steering wheel and the cable inside the clock spring is possible to be damaged.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for at least thirty seconds.
  3. Set the clock spring in center before assembling it to a steering wheel.
    CAUTION: If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it may affect the number of circulation of steering wheel and damage the cable inside the clock spring..

    Damage to the clock spring may cause electric malfunctions in airbag warning lamp, horn, handsfree, auto cruise, heated wire and heated steering, and noise from turning the steering wheel.

    NOTE: [Manually adjust the clock spring neutral way]
    1. Push the auto-lock button placed at the 6 o"clock position and turn it clockwise until it stops.
      Fig 1: Turn Clock Spring Clockwise
      G00572753Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Push the auto-lock button placed at the 6 o"clock position and turn rotations counter-clockwise to align with the neutral mark (A). (Refer to the table below for number of rotations needed)
      Part number Rotation
      93490 - 1W315 / 3V310 / A4310 2.2
      93490 - 1W100 / 3V110 / A4110 / B4100 2.9
    Fig 2: Turning Clock Spring Counterclockwise
    G00572754Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring.
  5. Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel. (Refer to the Steering System group - STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )
  6. Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector, and then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
  7. Connect the battery negative cable.
  8. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
    NOTE:
    • Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
    • Make sure horn works.