Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Steering

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Steering
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
10steps
~65min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
0204060801004936N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery and wait at least 30 seconds.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight ahead.
  3. Remove the airbag module. (Refer to Restraint System - Driver Airbag Module (DAB) and Clock Spring)
  4. Disconnect the connector and lock nut (A), then remove the steering wheel using the Special Service Tool (09561-11001).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 49 N·m
    • Do not use a hammer when removing the steering wheel, as this may damage the steering column.
    • Do not reuse lock nuts.
    • When installing, lock nuts must be replaced with new ones. (SEAL-LOCK treated)
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

  1. Loosen the screw (A-6ea) and remove the lower cover (B) from the steering wheel hub.
  2. Remove the wiring harness (A) and heater (B).
  3. Remove the upper remote control switch assembly (A) and wiring harness.
  4. Loosen the screw, then remove the remote control switch assembly (A).
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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