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Repair Procedures: Replacement: Disassembly

  1. Loosen the screw (A-3 ea) 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: Locating Lower Cover And Screw
    G12166106Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Locating Lower Cover Screw
    G12166107Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the garnish (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Garnish
    G12166108Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the wiring (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Wiring
    G12166109Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the screw (A-6 ea) 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: Locating Remote Control Switch Assembly And Screws
    G12166110Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of the removal.