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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Set the front tires straight-ahead before assembling the steering wheel.
    CAUTION: 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 battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
  3. Remove the driver side airbag module.

    Insert a tool into the lower hole (A) and then rotate both sides of the tool (B) in the direction of the arrow to release it.

    G12795620Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the airbag connector (A) and horn connector (B).
    G12795621Courtesy 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. Remove the upper steering wheel column shroud (A).
    G12795622Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the screws and remove the lower shroud (A).
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  8. Separate the clock spring wiring harness connector (A) and the horn wiring harness connector (B) from the clock spring.
    G12795624Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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