Kia Picanto (JA): Airbag Module / Side Airbag (SAB) Module

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / 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. The SRSCM determines deployment of side airbag by using Side Impact Sensor (SIS) signal.

Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) 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. Side Airbag (SAB)

Repair procedures

Replacement

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.

Remove the seat back cover.

(Refer to Body -"Front seat back cover")

Improper mounting of the front seat back cover, so interfering with the normal deployment of side airbags and front seat backrest ensure that the cover is well seated.

Loosen the side airbag module nuts and then remove the airbag module (A).

Tightening torque :

6.0 - 8.0 N.m (0.6 - 0.8 kgf.m, 4.4 - 5.9 lb-ft)

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

❮Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

Description and operation Description The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash.

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.

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