Kia Sportage: Steering Wheel / Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Steering System / Steering Wheel / Repair procedures

Removal

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 are facing straight ahead.

3.	Remove the airbag module. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")

Remove the lock bolt (A) and remove the steering wheel.

Tightening torque :

44.1 - 49.0 N·m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb·ft)

Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

1.	Disconnect the battery negative cable.

2.	Remove the steering wheel assembly.

3.	Loosen the screw and then remove the paddle shift switch (A). [LHS] [RHS]

4.	Disconnect the paddle shift switch connector (A). [LHS] [RHS]

5.	Remove the steering back cover (A).

6.	Disconnect the connector from the steering wheel remocon. [LHS] [RHS]

7.	Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control (A).

8.	Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control (A). [LHS] [RHS]

9.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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