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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

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

  4. Remove the electronic steering column lock (A) by loosening the mounting bolts after disconnecting the connector (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 12.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.3 kgf.m, 5.0 - 9.4 lb.ft)

    G14563755Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.