Hyundai Genesis DH Quiz
Restraints

Repair Procedures of Side Airbag (SAB) Module

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General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 103Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 23Engine Control System/Fuel System — 127Automatic Transmission System (SBC) — 90All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 27Suspension System — 41Steering — 19Restraints — 56Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 279Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
26steps
~156min
5/5difficulty
010203040508.86N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

Front Side Airbag
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
  3. Remove the front seatback rear cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Seatback Cover")
    If the front side airbag has deployed after a collision, replace the front seatback assembly.
  4. Loosen the SAB mounting nuts and remove the SAB module.
    Store the removed airbag module in a clean, dry place with the airbag facing up.
  5. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
  6. Remove the rear seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
  7. Loosen the rear side seatback mounting bolts (2 pcs).
  8. Disconnect the rear side airbag connector, then remove the rear side seatback.
  9. Remove the rear side airbag assembly cover.
    If the rear side airbag has deployed after a collision, replace the rear side seatback assembly.
  10. Loosen the rear side airbag module mounting nuts and remove the airbag module.
Rear Side Airbag

Installation

Front Side Airbag
  • Do not open the side airbag cover.
  • Make sure the airbag assembly cover is installed correctly. Incorrect installation may prevent proper deployment.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes.
  2. Place the side airbag on the side airbag frame and tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (2 pcs).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 ~ 8.8 N·m

  3. Install the new seatback cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Seatback Cover")
  4. Install the front seat assembly, then connect the side airbag harness connector.
  5. Tilt and fully slide the front seat forward. Make sure the harness wires are not pinched and do not interfere with other parts.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. After installing the side airbag (SAB), check system operation: Turn the ignition on; the SRS indicator should illuminate for about six seconds, then go off.
  8. Install a new front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
Rear Side Airbag
  • Do not open the side airbag cover.
  • Make sure the airbag assembly cover is installed correctly. Incorrect installation may prevent proper deployment.
  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes.
  3. Place the side airbag on the side airbag frame and tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (2 pcs).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 ~ 8.8 N·m

  4. Install the new seatback cover. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Back Cover")
  5. Connect the side airbag harness connector, then install the rear side seatback.

    Tightening torque: 16.7 ~ 26 N·m

  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. After installing the side airbag, check that the system operates correctly: Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then go off.
  8. Install the new rear seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")

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