Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Restraints

Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring

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Description and Operation

Description

The driver airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and is electrically connected to the SRSCM through the clock spring.

It protects the driver by deploying the airbag in a frontal collision. The SRSCM determines when the driver airbag (DAB) deploys.

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Driver Airbag (DAB)
2. Clock Spring		 3. Steering Wheel

Repair Procedures

Inspection

Airbag Module

If any inappropriate parts are found during the following inspection, replace the airbag module with a new one.

  1. Inspect the pad cover for dents, cracks, or deformation.

  2. Inspect the airbag module for dents, cracks, or deformation.

  3. Check the hooks and connectors for damage, the terminals for deformation, and the binding tape.

  4. Inspect the airbag inflator housing for dents, cracks, or deformation.

Clock Spring

  1. If at least one abnormality is found in the following inspections, replace the clock spring with a new one.

  2. Inspect the connectors and protective tube for damage, and terminals for deformation.

Removal

  1. Before installing the steering wheel, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

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

  3. Remove the driver side airbag module.

    Insert the tool into the lower hole (A), then turn both sides of the tool (B) in the direction of the arrow to release it.

  4. Disconnect the airbag connector (A) and the horn connector (B).

  5. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

  6. Remove the upper steering column cover (A).

  7. Loosen the screws and remove the lower cover (A).

  8. Disconnect the clock spring harness connector (A) and the horn wiring harness connector (B) from the clock spring.

Installation

  1. Before installing the steering wheel, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

  2. Connect the clock spring harness connector and the horn harness connector to the clock spring.

  3. The clock spring factory setting is neutral.

    1. If the white cable is visible through the neutral check window at the 10 o'clock position, the spring is in the neutral position.

    2. If the white cable is not visible through the neutral check window at the 10 o'clock position, manually adjust the spring to the neutral position.

    Neutral check window: normal Neutral check window: malfunction


    The white cable is visible through the neutral check window at the 10 o'clock position. The white cable is not visible through the neutral check window at the 10 o'clock position.

  4. Clock spring manual neutral position adjustment procedure

    1. Press the Auto Lock at the 6 o'clock position and turn it 3 turns clockwise.

    2. Press the Auto Lock at the 6 o'clock position and turn it 3 turns counterclockwise.

    3. If the white cable is visible through the neutral check window at the 10 o'clock position, the spring is set to the neutral position.

  5. Install the steering column cover and the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

  6. Connect the driver airbag module (DAB) connector and the horn connector, then install the driver airbag module (DAB) on the steering wheel.

  7. Connect the negative battery cable.

  8. After installing the airbag, check that the system operates correctly:

    • Turn the ignition switch ON. The SRS warning light should illuminate. It stays on for approximately six seconds, and then turns off.

    • Check that the horn button operates.

Test yourself

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