Kia Sorento: Repair procedures

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Steering System / Steering wheel / Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Align the steering wheel straight.

2.	Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.

3.	Remove the Driver Airbag (DAB). (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB)")

4.	Disconnect the steering wheel connector (A).

Remove the steering wheel (A) after removing the bolt.

Tightening torque :

44.1 - 49.0 N·m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb·ft)

Steering System — Steering wheel / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

•	Do not use a hammer when removing steering wheel, the steering column may be damaged if using a hammer.

•	Do not reuse the steering wheel bolt.

Disassembly

1.	Remove the steering wheel dynamic damper (A) after removing the screws.

2.	Remove the paddle shift switch mounting screws (A).

3.	Separate the paddle shifter switches (A).

4.	Remove the paddle shift switches (A) after disconnecting the paddle shift connectors (B).

5.	Remove the steering wheel lower cover (A) after removing the screws.

6.	Disconnect the remote control switch connectors (A).

7.	Disconnect the drive mode switch connector (A).

8.	Remove the steering wheel remote control (SWRC) switch and bezel screws (A).

9.	Remove the steering wheel remote control (SWRC) switch and bezel (A).

10.	Remove the steering wheel remote control (SWRC) switch screws (A).

11.	Remove the steering wheel remote control (SWRC) switches (A).

12.	Remove the drive mode switch screws (A).

13.	Remove the drive mode switch (A).

14.	Remove the extension wiring ground screw (A).

15.	Separate the hands on detection (HoD) controller (A).

16.	Disconnect the hands on detection (HoD) controller connector (A).

17.	Disconnect the steering wheel extension wiring connector (A).

18.	Disconnect the haptic motor connector (A).

19.	Remove the haptic motor (A) after removing the screws.

20.	Remove the hand on detection (HoD) controller bracket (A) after removing the screws.

21.	Remove the steering wheel extension wiring (A).

Reassembly

Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

•	When assembling the steering wheel, be careful not to damage the parts by tightening with excessive torque.

•	When installing the steering wheel lower cover, an open circuit or short circuit may occur if the extension wire is not secured in place.

2.	Perform Over The Air (OTA) controller S/W update with KDS if the HoD controller is replaced with a new one. (Refer to Body - "Over The Air (OTA)")

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Install to the specified torque.

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Kia Sorento: Repair procedures

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