Kia Optima DL3: Airbag Module / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

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

Description and operation

Description

The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.

•	Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) 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. Passenger airbag (PAB)

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 Passenger Airbag Module - "Troubleshooting")

Removal

If the passenger airbag module has been deployed, replace the damaged crash pad.

1.	Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

Remove the passenger airbag module (A) after loosening the bolts.

Tightening torque :

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

❮Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring

Description and operation Description The Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected to SRSCM via the clock spring.

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.

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Smart Key

Repair procedures Adjustment Smart Key Code Saving 1. Connect the VCI II in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on KDS. 2. Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Photo Sensor

Description and operation Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles. The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is