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Restraints

Knee Airbag Module (KAB)

In this manual: Restraints
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
8steps
~48min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 8

Description and Operation

Description

The knee airbag (KAB) is installed inside the lower instrument panel and 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 cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the lower instrument panel cover. (Refer to Body - "Lower Instrument Panel Cover")
  3. Remove the knee airbag (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 N·m

  4. Disconnect the knee airbag connector (A).

Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable 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 switch ON. The SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then turn off.

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