Kia Picanto: Airbag Module / Knee Airbag (KAB) Module
Description and operation
The
Knee Airbag (KAB) is installed inside the crash pad lower panel and
protects the driver in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM
determines if and when to deploy the KAB.
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 cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. |
2. | Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Penel")
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3. | Remove the knee airbag (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft) |
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4. | Disconnect the knee airbag connector (A).

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1. | Disconnect the negative battery terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work. |
2. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
3. | Reconnect the negative battery cable. |
4. | After installing the knee airbag (KAB), confirm proper system operation. •
| Switch "ON" the ignition. The SRS indicator light should turn on for about six seconds and then off |
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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
dete ...
Description and operation
Airbag Disposal
Special tool required
Deployment tool 0957A-34100A Before
scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those in a whole
vehicle to be scrap ...
Other information:
The purpose of the air bag warning
light in your instrument panel is to alert
you of a potential problem with your
air bag - Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS).
When the ignition switch is turned ON,
the warning light should illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds, then go off.
Have ...
Your vehicle is equipped with a side air
bag in each front seat. The purpose of
the air bag is to provide the vehicle's
driver and the front passenger with additional
protection than that offered by
the seat belt alone.
The side air bags are designed to deploy
only during certain side ...