Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Restraints

Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Repair Procedures

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General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
010203040509.87N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal
  • Removal of the airbag must be performed in accordance with the precautions/procedures described earlier.
  • Before disconnecting the front impact sensor connector, disconnect the front airbag connector(s).
  • Do not turn the ignition ON or connect the battery cable while replacing the front impact sensor.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
  2. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).
  3. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the front impact sensor (B) and the extension harness.

Installation
  • Do not turn the ignition ON or connect the battery cable while replacing the front impact sensor.
  1. Install a new front impact sensor.
  2. Tighten the front impact sensor (B) mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m

  3. Connect the front impact sensor connector (A).
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. After installing the front impact sensor, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON. The SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then turn off.

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