Kia Sorento: Clock Spring Installation
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Set the clock spring in a neutral position before installation.
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When the vehicle comes out of the factory, the clock spring is in a neutral state.
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If the white cable is visible through the 10 o’clock neutral check window of the clock spring, the
clock spring is in the neutral state.
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If the white cable is not visible when checking through the 10 o’clock neutral check window of the
clock spring, adjust the setting to neutral manually.
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If the clock spring is not set in neutral state, electric malfunctions such as airbag warning light
on, horn, hands-free, auto cruise, heated wiring and heated steering, and noise from turning the
steering may cause.
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Neutral Check Window : Normal
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Neutral Check Window : Fault
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Clock spring manual neutral setting procedure.
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Press the auto lock (B) and turn the clock spring (A) clockwise until it stops.
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Press the auto lock (B) and turn the clock spring (A) counterclockwise 3 times.
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Check the neutral check window.
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If the cable is visible through the neutral window the clock spring is in the neutral
state.
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Install the clock spring.
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Install the steering column shroud lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")
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Install the steering wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")
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Install the driver airbag.
(Refer to Driver Airbag (DAB) - "Removal and
Installation")
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When assembling the driver airbag to the wheel, make sure that the airbag wire is not
caught in the wheel's internal structure.
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Assemble the airbag wire while pressing it toward the center of the driver airbag.
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Check the airbag system and horn operate normally.
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When the IG is on, the airbag warning lamp should turns off after turning on for 3 - 6 seconds.
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Removal
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Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")
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