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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. While turning the steering wheel to left and right, press the parts marked A (3 red dotted circles) under the steering wheel and then remove the airbag module.
    G14561829Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After disconnecting the horn connector (A) and airbag module connector (B), remove the airbag module from steering wheel.
    G14561830Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    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. Loosen the screws (A) and remove the steering column shroud.
    G14561831Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. After disconnecting the clock spring connectors (A), remove the clock spring.
    G14561832Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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