Kia Picanto (JA): Airbag Module / Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

Description and operation

Description

Curtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (LH and RH) and protect the driver and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of curtain airbag by using side impact sensor (SIS) signal.

Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury.

Components and components location

Components

1. Curtain Airbag Module (CAB)

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.

2.	Remove the loof trim assembly. (Refer to Body - "Loof Trim Assembly")

Remove the three fixing clips with the clamp plier (KNIPEX 32 11 135).

Remove the fixing clips by inserting the pliers into the dashed area.

4.	Disconnect the connector (B) from the curtain airbag module (A).

5.	Loosen the curtain airbag bolts and nuts and then remove the curtain airbag.

Installation

1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.

Install the curtain airbag and then loosen the bolts.

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.7 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m . 5.7 - 8.6 lb-ft)

Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If the module is twisted, airbag module may operate abnormally.

3.	Connect the curtain airbag connector (B)

4.	Install the loof trim assembly. (Refer to Body - "Loof Trim Assembly")

5.	Reconnect the battery negative terminal.

After installing the curtain airbag (CAB), confirm proper system operation:

•	Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.

❮Side Airbag (SAB) Module

Description and operation Description The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver and passenger from danger when side crash occurs.

Knee Airbag (KAB) Module❯

Description and operation Description The Knee Airbag (KAB) is installed inside the crash pad lower panel and protects the driver in the event of a frontal crash.

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