Restraints

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

8steps
~48min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.79N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Description and Operation

Description

The side curtain airbags (CAB), installed inside the roof headliner, protect the driver and passengers from injury. The SRSCM determines side curtain airbag deployment based on the side impact sensor (SIS) signal.

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Curtain Airbag (CAB)

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least three minutes before starting work.

  2. Remove the headliner.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Headlining Assembly")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the curtain airbag module.

  4. Loosen the curtain airbag bolts and nuts, then remove the curtain airbag.

    Tightening Torque

    Bolt: 7.7–11.7 N·m

    Nut: 3.8–5.8 N·m

Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least three minutes before starting work.

  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  3. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

  4. After installing the curtain airbag (CAB), check that the system operates correctly:

    Turn the ignition switch ON. The SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then turn off.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Stinger CK quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.