Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 527

Fig. 6: Removing Steering Wheel
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5. Loosen the screws, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).

Fig. 7: Identifying Lower Crash Pad Screws
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6. Loosen the screws, and then remove the steering column upper (B) and lower shrouds (A).

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Fig. 8: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shrouds Screws
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7. Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock spring (B).

Fig. 9: Identifying Connector And Clock Spring
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8. Disconnect the connectors (A) and remove the multifunction switch (B).

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Fig. 10: Identifying Connectors And Multifunction Switch
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9. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) from the steering gear assembly.

Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

13-18 (1.3-1.8, 9.4-13.0)

Fig. 11: Identifying Bolt Between Steering Universal Joint Assembly
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10. Remove the steering column assembly by loosening the steering column mounting bolts and nut (A).

Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

13-18 (1.3-1.8, 9.4-13.0)

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Fig. 12: Identifying Steering Column Mounting Bolts And Nut
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DISASSEMBLY

KEY LOCK ASSEMBLY

1. Make a groove on head of the special bolt (A) by using a punch.

Fig. 13: Identifying Key Lock Assembly Special Bolt
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2. Remove the key lock assembly (A) from the steering column (B) by loosing special bolts.

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