Kia Soul: Replacement - Steering wheel - Steering SystemKia Soul: Replacement

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Steering System / Steering wheel / Replacement

1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
3.
Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
4.
Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel by using special service tools (09561-11001).

Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 49.0N-m (4.0 ~ 5.0kgf-m, 28.9 ~ 36.2lb-ft)

  
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Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
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Do not reuse lock nut.
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Must be replaced with new lock nut when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
5.
Installation is the reverse of the removal.
    Component
    1. Airbag module 2. Remote control upper switch 3. Remote control lower switch 4. Steering wheel assembly 5. Heated unit 6. Wiring 7. Steering wheel lower co ...

    Disassembly
    1. Loosen the screw (A-6ea) and then remove the lower cover (B) from the steering wheel body. 2. Remove the wiring (A) & Heated ...

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