Kia Rio: Steering System / Steering wheel
Components and components location

1. Steering
wheel
2. Lower cover
3. Bezel
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4. Remote
switch
5. Connector
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Repair procedures
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
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2. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
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3. |
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
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4. |
Disconnect the clock spring connector.

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5. |
Loosen the bolt and then remove the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:
44.1 - 49.0 N·m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb·ft)
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When removing the steering wheel, do not impact it by
hammering as it may damage the steering column.
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1. |
Loosen the steering wheel screw.

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2. |
Loosen the steering wheel lower cover srew.

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3. |
Disconnect the switch connector.

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4. |
Remove the bezel.

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5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the universal joint bolt.
Tightening torque :
32.4 - 37.3 N·m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf·m, 23.9 - 27.5 ...
Description and operation
Description
The heated steering wheel system improves the thermal comfort of the driver by
heating the steering wheel when manually selected.
Specif ...
Other information:
Air bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by a ...
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine cover (A).
Tightening torque :
6.9 - 9.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.1 - 7.2 lb·ft)
2.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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