Restraints

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

6steps
~36min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Description and Operation

Description

The curtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (left and right) and protect the driver and passenger from injury in a side collision. The SRSCM determines curtain airbag deployment using the side impact sensor (SIS) signal.

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Curtain Airbag (CAB)

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Inspect the airbag according to the troubleshooting table.

    (Refer to Curtain Airbag Module - Troubleshooting)

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the roof trim assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")

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

  4. Remove the curtain airbag module (A) after loosening the bolts and nuts.

    Tightening Torque

    Bolt: 7.8–11.8 N·m

    Nut: 3.9–5.8 N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.8–4.3 lbf·ft, 34.7–52.0 lbf·in)

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.