Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Installation

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9steps
~54min
3/5difficulty
0102030405075N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Front Side Impact Sensor

  1. Install a new front side impact sensor with the bolt, then connect the SRS wiring harness connector to the front side impact sensor.

    Tightening torque: 5 ~ 7 N·m

  2. Install the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - Front Door group)
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.
  4. After installing the front side impact sensor, check that the system operates as follows:
    A. Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for about six seconds and then go off.
Rear Side Impact Sensor
  1. Install a new side impact sensor with the bolt, then connect the SRS wiring harness connector to the side impact sensor.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 ~ 9.2 N·m

  2. Install the luggage side trim. (Refer to Body - Interior Trim group)
  3. Install the rear seat. (Refer to Body - Seat group)
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. After installing the side impact sensor, check that the system operates correctly:
    A. Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for about six seconds and then go off.

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