Kia Picanto: SRSCM / Front Impact Sensor (FIS)

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Restraint / SRSCM / Front Impact Sensor (FIS)

Description and operation

Description

•	The front impact sensor (FIS) is installed in the Front End Module (FEM).

•	FIS is a remote sensor that detects acceleration due to a collision at its mounting location.

•	The primary purpose of the Front Impact Sensor (FIS) is to provide an indication of a collision. The Front Impact Sensor (FIS) sends acceleration data to the SRSCM.

Components and components location

Components

1. Front Impact Sensor (FIS)

Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning to work.

2.	Remove the Head lamp. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Head Lamp")

3.	Make a gap by lossening the washer reservoir tank mounting bolt. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Front Washer Motor")

4.	Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).

Remove the front impact sensor (B) after loosening the mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :

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

6.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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