Steering Column & Shaft: Overview Hyundai Accent III

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1. Disconnect the negative terminal (A) from the battery.
2. Loosen the bolts (A) in the illustration, and then remove the horn pad (B).
3. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the steering wheel lock nut (B). Tightening torque: 40 ~ 50 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 29 ~ 36 lb-ft)
4. After making the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation, remove the steering wheel using a SST (09561-11002). CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
5. Loosen the screws (A), and then remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
6. Loosen the screws and bolts, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).
7. Remove the clock sprig (A).
8. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch (A).
9. Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering gear to universal joint. Tightening torque: 13 ~ 18 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft) CAUTION: Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
10. Remove the steering column after loosening the steering column mounting bolts and nut. Tightening torque: 13 ~ 18 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)