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
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 determine ...
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 SRSC ...
Other information:
Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.
Always use th ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering
wheel.
(1) : MODE button for changing the
LCD MODES
(2) : MOVE scroll switch for selecting
the items
(3) OK : SET/RESET button for setting the items or resetting the items
❈ For ...
Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module
Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module