Kia Soul EV: Steering wheel / Flex Steer Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Steering System / Steering wheel / Flex Steer Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")

3.	Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

4.	Disengage the steering wheel remote control switch assembly. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

5.	Loosen the screw and then remote control switch assembly (A) from the steering wheel body.

6.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Flex Steer Description and Operation

Instruction Flex Steer is system to choose the three modes power steering depending on driver preference or driving conditions. • Display on the cluster but p ...

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Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Specifications

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