Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Restraints

Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

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4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
010203040505.84N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 4

Description and Operation

Description

The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the instrument panel and protects the front passenger in a frontal collision. The SRSCM determines whether and when to deploy the PAB.

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Passenger Airbag (PAB)

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Inspect the airbag according to the troubleshooting table.

    (Refer to Passenger Airbag Module - Troubleshooting)

Removal

  1. Remove the driver airbag module assembly.

    (See Body — "Main Airbag Assembly")

  2. Remove the passenger airbag module (A) after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque:

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

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

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