Kia Forte BD Quiz
Restraints

Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

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5steps
~30min
3/5difficulty
010203040505.84N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Description and Operation

Description

The passenger airbag (PAB), installed inside the instrument panel, protects the front passenger in a frontal collision. The SRSCM determines whether and when the PAB should deploy.

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Passenger Airbag (PAB)

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the main instrument panel cover.

    (See Body — "Main Airbag Assembly")

  3. Remove the passenger airbag by loosening the bolts (A).

    Tightening torque:

    3.9–5.8 N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.8–4.3 ft-lbf, 34.7–52.0 in-lbf)

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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