Kia Picanto (JA): Airbag Module / 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. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.
   
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. Passenger Airbag (PAB)

Repair procedures

Replacement
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
2.
Remove the main crash pad assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")
   
If the PAB has been deployed, replace the damaged crash pad.
3.
Loosen the mouting bolt (A) and then remove the passenger airbag.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
After installing the passenger airbag (PAB), confirm proper system operation:

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