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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  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 may affect the number of circulation of steering wheel and damage the cable inside the clock spring.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least 30 seconds before beginning to work.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module.

    Insert a tool into the lower hole (A) and then rotate both sides of tool (B) in the direction of the arrow to release it.

    G12350084Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the horn connector (A) and then remove the air bag module from the steering wheel.
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  6. Remove the upper shroud (A) and then loosening the lower shroud screws (B) after remove the shroud.
    G12350085Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the clock spring.
G12350086Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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