Replacement |
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable. |
2. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. |
3. |
Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring") |
4. |
Disconnect the connector.
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5. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the steering wheel.
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6. |
Loosen the screw and then remove the lower shroud.
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7. |
Remove the clock spring. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring") |
8. |
Loosen the screw (A) and disconnect the connector (B) to remove the multifunction switch.
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9. |
Remove the crash pad. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) -"Crash pad") |
10. |
Remove the knee airbag. (Refer to Restraint - "Knee airbag (KAB)") |
11. |
Remove the universal joint bolt (A).
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12. |
Disconnect the MDPS connector.
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13. |
Loosen the steering column nuts.
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14. |
Loosen the steering column bolt and then remove the steering column.
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15. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Disassembly |
Universal joint assembly
1. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.
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2. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Inspection |
1. |
Check the steering column for damage and deformation. |
2. |
Check the joint bearing for damage and wear. |
3. |
Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks. |
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Steering wheel audio controls
The steering wheel may incorporate audio control buttons.
CAUTION
Do not operate audio remote control buttons simultaneously.
VOLUME (+/- ) (1)
Press the lever upward ( ) to increase the volume.
Press the lever downward ( ) to decrease the volume.
SEEK/PRESET (/)
(2)
The SEEK/PRESET ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Main Relay (+) / (-) Description and operation
Description
Main Relay is divided into the positive (+) relay and negative (-) relay. It
is integrated into the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) and connects the power supply
line and ground line between the high voltage battery and the inverter in accordance
with the BMS ECU control si ...