Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Restraints

Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Repair Procedures

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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
19steps
~114min
4/5difficulty
010203040504.53N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

Side Impact Pressure Sensor
  • Removal of the airbag must be performed in accordance with the precautions/procedures described earlier.
  • Before disconnecting the side impact sensor connector(s), disconnect the side airbag connector(s).
  • Do not turn the ignition ON or connect the battery cable when replacing the side impact sensor.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - Front Door group)
  3. Disconnect the pressure-type side impact sensor connector (A) and remove the side impact sensor mounting screws (B).
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  5. To remove the seat belt anchor pretensioner, continue pressing the locking pin (A) in the direction of the arrow. Then remove the seat belt after pressing the locking pin (B).
  6. Remove the door scuff trim. (Refer to Body - Interior Trim group)
  7. Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body - Interior Trim group)
  8. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector.
  9. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.
Side Impact Sensor

Installation

Side Impact Pressure Sensor

  1. Install a new pressure-type side impact sensor using the screws, then connect the pressure-type side impact sensor connector.

    Tightening torque: 3.5 ~ 4.5 N·m
    • Use the specified screws.
  2. Install the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - Front Door group)
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.
  4. After installing the pressure side impact sensor, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.
    • You must observe the specified tightening torques with the specified tool, as the pressure-type side impact sensors (P-SIS) may be damaged or the POP-NUT may rotate.
    • Durability problems with the P-SIS may occur, or the impact sensor performance may deteriorate, if the POP-NUT rotates.
    • Do not modify the door module, as the SRSCM detects impact through the pressure sensor in the door module.
Side Impact Sensor
  • Do not turn the ignition ON or connect the battery cable when replacing the side impact sensor.
  1. Install a new side impact sensor with the bolt, then connect the side impact sensor connector.

    Tightening torque: 7.0 ~ 9 N·m

  2. Install the center pillar trim (Refer to Body - Interior Trim group).
  3. Install the door scuff trim. (Refer to Body - Interior Trim group)
  4. Insert the seat belt into the anchor pretensioner.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. After installing the side impact sensor, 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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