Kia Forte BD Quiz
Steering

Steering Wheel

In this manual: Steering
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
0204060801004936N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 15

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Bezel
2. Remote Control Switch
3. Steering Wheel		 4. Dynamic Damper
5. Extension Wiring
6. Lower Cover

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Turn the steering wheel so the front wheels face straight ahead.

  3. Remove the driver airbag module.

    (Refer to "Restraint System - Driver Airbag Module (DAB) and Clock Spring")

  4. Disconnect the steering wheel connector (A).

  5. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the steering wheel (B).

    Tightening torque: 44.1–49 N·m

  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

  1. Loosen the screws and remove the dynamic damper (A).

  2. Loosen the screws (A) on the lower cover.

  3. Loosen the screws (A), then disconnect the remote control switch (B).

  4. Loosen the screws (C) on the front panel.

  5. Disconnect the connectors (A) and remove the remote control switch (B).

  6. Disconnect the steering wheel heater connector (A).

  7. Remove the lower cover (A).

  8. Loosen the screws and remove the front panel (A).

  9. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

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