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Air Bag Module (Driver) And Clock Spring: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Turn the front wheel to the straight-ahead position when removing/installing the Driver Airbag or Clokspring.
  • Prior to installing the clock spring, set the colockspring on "NEUTRAL" position Refer to "CLOCKSPRING  " section), and after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock spring to the column switch. If the mating mark of the clock spring is not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not completely rotate during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be broken obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver.
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag module or clock spring. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop the air bag module or clock spring or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
  • The air bag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
  • Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures over 93°C (200° F).
  • After deployment of an air bag, replace the clock spring with a new one.
  • Wear gloves and safety glasses when handing an air bag that has been deployed.
  • An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures mentioned in the restraints section.
  • When you disconnect the air bag module-clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force.
  • The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable From Battery
    G03877322Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  3. Unscrew the airbag module mounting bolts using a hexagonal wrench and remove driver airbag module.
    Fig 2: Unscrewing Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
    G03877323Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the driver airbag module connector.
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
    Fig 3: Removing Driver Airbag Module Connector
    G03877324Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering wheel using SST (09561-11001).
    CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may damage the collapsible column mechanism.
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel Using SST
    G03877325Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. After removing the screws (3) and remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Upper And Lower Shrouds
    G03877326Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. When disconnecting the clockspring-connector from the airbag module, pull the airbag's lock-connector outward to spread it open.
    CAUTION: When disconnecting the airbag module-clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force to it.
    Fig 6: Pulling Airbag'S Lock-Connector Outward
    G03877327Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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