Steering Column and Shaft: Overview Kia Rio II

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1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal (A) from the battery.
2. Remove the bolts (A) in the illustration, and then remove the driver's airbag module (B). NOTE: For the vehicles not equipped with SRS airbag, remove the horn cover assembly.
3. Remove the connector (A) and steering wheel lock nut (B).
4. After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel using the special tool (09561-11002). NOTE: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it: it may damage the steering column.
5. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after remaining the three bolts (A).
6. Remove the lower crash panel (A) after loosening the four bolts in the illustration.
7. Remove the bracket (A) by removing the four bolts (B).
8. Remove the connectors of the multifunction switch (A).
9. Remove the multifunction switch assembly (A).
10. Remove the five bolts connecting the steering column shaft (A) and the universal joint (B) as shown in the illustration.