Steering

Steering Wheel

10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0204060801004936N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Steering Wheel
2. Lower Cover
3. Bezel
4. Removed Switch
5. Connector

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative 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 clock spring connector.

  5. Loosen the bolt, then remove the steering wheel.

    Tightening torque: 44.1–49 N·m

Disassembly

  1. Loosen the steering wheel screw.

  2. Loosen the steering wheel lower cover screw.

  3. Disconnect the switch connector.

  4. Remove the bezel.

  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.