Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Restraints

Repair Procedures of Side Airbag (SAB) Module

In this manual: Restraints
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
19steps
~114min
4/5difficulty
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Removal

Front Side Airbag
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
  3. Remove the front seat back assembly.
    The side airbag is not removable from the front seatback assembly, so replace the front seatback assembly when replacing the side airbag.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
  5. Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
  6. Remove the rear seat back assembly. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
    The side airbag is not removable from the front seatback assembly, so replace the front seatback assembly when replacing the side airbag.
Rear Side Airbag

Installation

Front Side Airbag
Make sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched and do not interfere with other parts.
  • Do not open the side airbag cover.
  • Make sure the airbag assembly cover is installed correctly. Incorrect installation may prevent proper deployment.
  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds.
  3. Install a new front seat back assembly.
  4. Install the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
  5. Return and fully slide the front seat forward, and make sure the harness wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. After installing the side airbag (SAB), check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.
Rear Side Airbag
Make sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched and do not interfere with other parts.
  • Do not open the side airbag cover.
  • Make sure the airbag assembly cover is installed correctly. Incorrect installation may prevent proper deployment.
  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds.
  3. Install a new rear seat back assembly. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Back Assembly")
  4. Install the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Cushion Assembly")
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. After installing the side airbag (SAB), check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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