Kia Sportage: Button Engine Start System / ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock) Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Button Engine Start System / ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock) 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.	Disconnect the electronic steering column lock connector (A).

5.	Remove the electronic steering column lock (A). (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

Installation

Install the electronic steering column lock.

•	Do not reuse the shear bolts.

•	When installing the new shear bolts to the electronic steering column lock, tighten the shear bolts until its head is cut off.

Tightening torque :

7.0 - 13.0 N·m (0.7 - 1.3 kgf·m, 5.0 - 9.4 lb·ft)

2.	Install the steering column.

3.	Install the crash pad lower panel.

ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock) Components and components location

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Electro Chromic Inside Rear View Mirror

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