Repair Procedures: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Hyundai Kona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
- Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are placed in the straight ahead position.
- Remove the driver airbag module (DAB).
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
- Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the steering wheel by loosening the lock bolt (B).
Tightening Torque:
44.1 - 49.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb-ft)
- Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
- Remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A).
- Remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).
- Disconnect the connector (A), (B) and then remove the clock spring (C).
- Remove the multifunction switch.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")
- Disconnect the ignition switch connector (A), (B).
- Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector (A), (B).
- Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening Torque
32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb-ft)
- Remove the MDPS assembly by loosening the mounting nuts (A) and bolt (B).
Tightening Torque
(A): 25.0 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)
(B): 53.9 - 58.8 N.m (5.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 39.8 - 43.4 lb-ft)