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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the steering wheel low cover cap.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module mounting bolts(2EA).
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver Airbag Module Mounting Bolts (2EA)
    G08328594Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the wiring fixing clip(A) and disconnect airbag module connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module Connector And Wiring Fixing Clip
    G08328595Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the horn connector.
  6. Separate the airbag module from the steering wheel.
    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
  7. Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column cover. (Refer to REMOVAL .
  8. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Clock Spring And Horn Connector
    G08328596Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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