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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Set the front tires straight-ahead.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")

    CAUTION: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.
  3. Put a flat tool (Ø5 mm) into a guide hole located in the left/right of steering wheel and press a DAB fastening pin.
    G14958277Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the airbag module from the steering wheel by disconnecting the horn connector (A) and airbag module connector (B).
    G14958278Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  6. Remove the steering wheel column shroud lower panel.
  7. Remove the multifunction switch after disconnecting the clock spring wiring harness and multifunction switch harness connector.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")