Repair Procedures: Removal: Disassembly

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the steering wheel assembly.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering wheel ")
Loosen the screw (A) and then remove the paddle shift switch (B).

Fig 1: Locating Paddle Shift Switch Screw
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 2: Locating Paddle Shift Switch
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the paddle switch connector (A).

Fig 3: Locating Paddle Switch Connector (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 4: Locating Paddle Switch Connector (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering back cover (A).

Fig 5: Locating Steering Back Cover
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the connector (A) from the steering wheel remote control.

Fig 6: Disconnect Connector From Steering Wheel Remote Control (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 7: Disconnect Connector From Steering Wheel Remote Control (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control assembly (A).

Fig 8: Remove Steering Wheel Remote Control Assembly
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the heated steering wheel connector and then remove the heating wire.

Fig 9: Locating Heated Steering Wheel Connector
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the bolts and then remove the damper.

Fig 10: Locating Damper With Bolts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: When replacing the steering wheel, be sure to reuse the damper. (The damper is not included in the steering wheel for A/S)
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control (A).

Fig 11: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control With Screw
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install in the reverse order of removal.