2018 Kia Sedona EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering wheel assembly.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  3. Remove the steering back cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Back Cover With Mounting Screws
    G12297309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the steering wheel remote control connector (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 2: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Connector (LH)
    G12297310Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Connector (RH)
    G12297311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering wheel remote control assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
    Fig 4: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Assembly With Mounting Screws
    G12297312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the steering wheel remote control (A) after loosening the mounting screws

    [LH] 

    Fig 5: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control With Mounting Screws (LH)
    G12297313Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 6: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control With Mounting Screws (RH)
    G12297314Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.