Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Restraints

Side Airbag (SAB) Module

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4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
0102030405086N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Description and Operation

Description

Side airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seats and protect the driver and passenger in the event of a side collision. The SRSCM determines deployment of the side airbag based on the signal from the side impact sensor (SIS).

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Side Airbag (SAB)


Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the rear seat cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Rear Cover")
  3. Loosen the side airbag module nuts and remove the side airbag module (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.0–8 N·m

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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