Kia Optima DL3: Airbag Module / Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

Description and operation

Description

Curtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (LH and RH) and protect the driver and passenger from danger when a side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of the curtain airbag by using the side impact sensor (SIS) signal.

•	Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module even if you are using a specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury.

Components and components location

Components Location

1. Curtain Airbag (CAB)

Repair procedures

Inspection

Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury.

1.	Inspect the airbag according to troubleshooting table. (Refer to Curtain Airbag Module - "Troubleshooting")

Removal

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.

2.	Remove the roof trim assembly. (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")

3.	Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector (A).

Remove the curtain airbag module (A) after loosening the bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque

Bolt : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 - 8.7 lb-ft)

Nut : 3.9 - 5.8 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.8 - 4.3 lb·ft, 34.7 - 52.0 lb·in)

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

2.	After installing the airbag module, confirm proper system operation: Switch "ON" the ignition. The SRS indicator light should turn on for about six seconds and then off.

Troubleshooting

❮Side Airbag (SAB) Module

Description and operation Description The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver and passenger from danger when a side crash occurs.

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Description and operation Description The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside center pillar (LH & RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner seat belt helps to reduce the severity of injury to the front seat occupants by retracting the seat belt webbing.

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