Kia Forte BD Quiz
Restraints

Side Airbag (SAB) Module

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6steps
~36min
3/5difficulty
010203040507.86N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Description and Operation

Description

The side airbags (SAB), installed inside the front seats, protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a side collision. The SRSCM determines side airbag deployment based on the signal from the side impact sensor (SIS).

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Side Airbag (SAB)

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the front seat back cover.

    (Refer to Body - "Front Seatback Cover")

  3. Remove the side airbag wiring after loosening the side airbag wiring clamps (A).

  4. Remove the side airbag (A) after loosening the nuts.

    Tightening torque:

    5.8–7.8 N·m (0.6–0.8 kgf·m, 4.3–5.7 lbf·ft, 52.0–69.4 lbf·in)

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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