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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Hyundai Grandeur (5th generation, HG) (Azera): Steering Wheel and Airbag Removal

On the Grandeur HG, the steering wheel comes off together with the driver airbag, so this job involves the SRS and requires following safety precautions. The key points are to de-energize the system, remove the airbag, mark the position of the steering wheel on the shaft, and avoid damaging the clockspring. I can't state the exact tightening torques for this model with certainty, so I'm giving ranges.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 40-60 minutes Steps: 11

Parts

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№PartGenuine part no.
01 Steering wheel assembly with buttonsif the steering wheel is being replaced 56110-C1140TRY
56110-C1130TRY
56110-C1240TRY
02 Driver airbagif the steering wheel is being replaced
03 Clockspringif the steering wheel is being replaced
04 Steering wheel lock nutnew, single-use, if required

Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.

Tools

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  • Socket or wrench for the steering wheel nut (usually 21 mm on Hyundai)
  • Torx bit set (for the airbag screws)
  • plastic trim pry tool
  • marker or paint
  • torque wrench
  • diagnostic scanner (to check for SRS codes after reassembly)
There's a full repair manual for this car Every system, wiring diagrams and torque specs — not just this job. Haynes AutoFix (online). See manuals →

Step by step

11 steps
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the front wheels straight ahead. The steering wheel should be centered.
  2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Wait at least 3-5 minutes (preferably 15-20) so the SRS capacitors can discharge. On vehicles with keyless entry, keep the key fob well away from the cabin.
  3. If the steering column is power-adjustable, move the wheel to its maximum extension and tilt angle. This makes it easier to reach the airbag screws.
  4. Remove the driver airbag. Access to the fasteners is either through service holes behind the spokes or by removing the side trim covers. Remove the Torx screws, then lift the airbag up. Do not pull on the wires.
  5. Disconnect the airbag connector (it has a locking tab) and the steering wheel button connectors (audio, cruise control, heated steering wheel, etc., if equipped). Place the airbag face up and do not put anything on top of it.
  6. Mark the steering wheel hub and the steering column shaft with a marker so you can reassemble everything in the same position.
  7. Remove the center steering wheel nut (usually 21 mm). If the nut is tight, hold the wheel steady and do not hit the shaft or the wheel.
  8. Wiggle the steering wheel slightly from side to side while pulling it toward you, and slide it off the splines. The wires should pass freely through the opening. First make sure all connectors are disconnected.
  9. Secure the clockspring in its centered position with tape or a locking pin, if one is provided. Do not rotate the steering column shaft while the wheel is removed. Otherwise the clockspring will move out of its neutral position and may break.
  10. Installation is the reverse of removal. Align the marks and slide the steering wheel onto the splines, then tighten the nut. The nut torque range is approximately 30-40 N·m (22-30 lb-ft); confirm the exact value in the manufacturer's service manual. Connect the connectors and install the airbag: the Torx screws are tightened with light force, about 5-10 N·m (4-7 lb-ft).
  11. Reconnect the battery. Turn the ignition on and make sure the SRS indicator goes out after a few seconds. Check that the steering wheel buttons and the horn work, then take a test drive and check that the steering wheel is centered.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • The airbag is a pyrotechnic device: do not open it, drop it, or connect it to a power source outside the vehicle
  • If the SRS light stays on after reassembly, do not drive the vehicle until it has been diagnosed, because the airbag may not deploy
  • If you have no experience with SRS systems, leave the job to a repair shop rather than attempting it yourself
  • A scanner that supports Hyundai may be required to clear SRS codes