Kia Rio YB 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 seat and protect the driver and passenger from injury when a side collision occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of the side airbag using the side impact sensor (SIS) signal.

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Side Airbag (SAB)

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the front seat back cover.

    (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Back 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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