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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 30 seconds.
  3. Remove the airbag module by pushing the guide hole using a flat tip tool.
    G12818334Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the horn connector (A) after removing the wire clip (C).
  5. Release the connector locking pin, 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.
    G12818335Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  7. Loosen the screws and then remove the steering wheel column shroud (A).
    G12818336Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector (A) and then remove the clock spring.
    G12818337Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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