Kia Rio: Steering System / Steering wheel

Kia Rio 2017-2021 YB Service Manual / Steering System / Steering wheel

Components and components location

Components

1. Steering wheel
2. Lower cover
3. Bezel

4. Remote switch
5. Connector

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the battery negative cable.

2.	Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

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

4.	Disconnect the clock spring connector.

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)

•	When removing the steering wheel, do not impact it by hammering as it may damage the steering column.

•	Do not reuse the bolt.

Disassembly

1.	Loosen the steering wheel screw.

2.	Loosen the steering wheel lower cover srew.

3.	Disconnect the switch connector.

4.	Remove the bezel.

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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