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:
Headlight escort function (if equipped)
The headlights (and/or taillights) will remain on for approximately 5 minutes
after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However,
if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15
seconds.
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Open the tailgate.
3.
Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.
4.
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