Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Restraints

Repair Procedures of Side Airbag (SAB) Module

In this manual: Restraints
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - Seat group)
  3. Remove the seatback assembly. (Refer to Body - Seat group)

Installation
Make sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched and do not interfere with other parts.
  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes.
  3. Install a new seatback assembly. (Refer to Body - Seat group)
  4. Install the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - Seat group)
  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.

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