Kia Forte BD Quiz
Restraints

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

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6steps
~36min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.79N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 6

Description and Operation

Description

The side curtain airbags (CAB), installed inside the roof headliner, protect the driver and passengers from injury. The SRSCM determines side curtain airbag deployment based on the side impact sensor (SIS) signal.

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Curtain Airbag (CAB)

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the headliner.

    (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the side curtain airbag module.

  4. Remove the side curtain airbag module (A) after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.7 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. After installing the airbag module, check that the system operates correctly:

    Turn the ignition switch ON. The SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then turn off.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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