Kia Optima: Airbag Module / Side Airbag (SAB) Module
Description and operation
The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver
and passenger from danger when a side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment
of the side airbag by using the Side Impact Sensor (SIS) signal.
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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.
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Components and components location
Repair procedures
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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.
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Inspect the airbag according to troubleshooting table.
(Refer to Side Airbag Module - "Troubleshooting")
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Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
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After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.
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Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Back Cover")
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Remove the side airbag wiring (A) after loosening the side airbag wiring
clips.
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Remove the side airbag (A) by loosening the nuts.
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Tightening torque :
5.8 - 7.8 N·m (0.6 - 0.8 kgf·m, 4.3 - 5.7 lb·ft, 52.0 - 69.4
lb·in)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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.
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Troubleshooting
Description and operation
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This indicator light illuminates :
• When you turn the lane keeping assistant system on by pressing the LKA button.
If there is a problem with the system, the yellow LKA indicator will illuminate.
❈For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) System” in chapter 5.
WARNING - Di ...
Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module
Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module