Restraints

Repair Procedures of Side Airbag (SAB) Module

10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
  3. Remove the front seatback assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Frame Assembly")

Installation

  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds.
  3. Install a new front seat back assembly.
  4. Install the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
  5. Tilt and fully slide the front seat forward. Make sure the wire harness is not pinched or interfering with other parts.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. After installing the side airbag (SAB), check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for about six seconds and then go off.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Cee'd quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.