Kia Carens: Steering wheel / Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Steering System / Steering wheel / Repair procedures

Replacement

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 can face straight ahead.

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

Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel by using special service tools (09561-11001).

Tightening torque :

39.2 ~ 49.0N-m (4.0 ~ 5.0kgf-m, 28.9 ~ 36.2lb-ft)

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

•	Do not reuse lock nut.

•	Must be replaced with new lock nut when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)

1.	Installation is the reverse of the removal.

Disaseembly

1.	Loosen the screw (A-3ea) and then remove the lower cover (B) from the steering wheel body.

2.	Remove the wiring (A) & Heated unit (B).

3.	Loosen the screw and then remote control switch assembly (A) from the steering wheel body.

4.	Installation is the reverse of the removal.

Components and components location

Component 1. Airbag module 2. Remote control switch 3. Steering wheel 4. Heated unit 5. Wiring 6. Lower cover ...

Heated Steering wheel Description and operation

Description Heated pads to grip the steering grip makes the fever. 1. Heated control unit 2. Heated pad ...

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