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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering wheel.
    NOTE: 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 negative battery terminal.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
  3. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  4. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  5. Disconnect the clock spring connectors (A).
    G13281620Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the clock spring (A) by pulling the fixing hooks in the direction of arrow.
G13281621Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.