Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - 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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