Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Restraints

Knee Airbag Module (KAB)

In this manual: Restraints
General Information — 8Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 19Emission Control System — 12Engine Control System/Fuel System — 51Automatic Transmission System — 34All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 7Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 25Steering — 8Restraints — 19Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 47Front Seat Belt — 63Body Electrical System — 99Windshield Wiper/Washer — 11Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Description and Operation

Description

The knee airbag (KAB) installed inside the instrument panel protects the driver in a frontal collision. The SRSCM determines whether and when to deploy the KAB.

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Knee Airbag (KAB)

Repair Procedures

Removal

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

  2. Remove the airbag lower panel.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Lower Panel Emergency Pad")

  3. Loosen the nuts (A) and disconnect the connector (B).

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 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. Connect the battery negative cable.

  4. After installing the knee airbag (KAB), make sure the system operates correctly.

    • Turn the ignition on. The SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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