Kia Optima: Steering System / Steering wheel
Components and components location
1. Drive
air bag module (DAB)
2. Remote control swtich
3. Steering wheel bezel
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4. Steering
wheel
5. Lower cover
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Repair procedures
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Align the front wheels facing straight ahead by turning steering wheel.
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If the steering wheel and the front tires does not synchronize
to their centers together, open circuit on the clock spring cable
may occur due to excessive steering wheel turning.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
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| 3. |
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
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| 4. |
Disconnect the steering wheel connector (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the steering wheel (A) after loosening the lock bolt.
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Tightening torque:
39.2 - 49.0 N·m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb-ft)
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Do not use the hammer for disconnecting on the steering
column not to damage the steering column.
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| 1. |
Loosen the paddle shift switch mounting screw.
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| 2. |
Remove paddle shift connector and remove paddle shift (A).
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| 3. |
Remove the steering wheel ornament
| (1) |
Loosen the ornament mounting screws.
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| (2) |
Separate the steering wheel ornament (A) from the wheel body.
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Disconnect the steering wheel remote controller connectors (A).
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| 4. |
Disconnect the heated steering wheel connector (A) and then remove the
steering wheel lower cover.
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If tightening with excessive torque to assemble heated steering
wheel, the parts may damage.
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If the main wiring does not place on the correct position during
installation of the steering back cover, the open or short circuit
may occur.
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| 1. |
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Service data
Service Data
Item
Specification
Type
Electric Power Steering System
Steering gear
Type
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Description and operation
Discription
The heated steering wheel system improves the themal comfort of the driver by
heated the steering wheel when manually selected.
1.
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Other information:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pull ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Water temperature control
assembly
2. Engine coolant temperature sensor
3. Throttle body coolant hose
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engin ...
Steering System
Heated Steering wheel