Kia Picanto JA: Airbag Module / Side Airbag (SAB) Module
Description and operation
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

Repair procedures
| 1. | Disconnect the battery negative terminal. After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds. |
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| 2. | 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. |
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| 3. | 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) |
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| 4. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
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...
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...
Other information:
Tire specification and pressure label
The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best performance
for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pressures
recommended for your car...
To keep items from shifting in the cargo
area, you can use the 2 holders located
in the cargo area to attach the luggage
net.
If necessary, Kia recommends to contact
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods or
the vehicle, care should be taken
when carrying fragile or bulky objects
in the luggage compartment...