Kia Picanto: 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. The SRSCM
determines if ...
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 ...
Other information:
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb
socket-connector.
4. Unsnap the headlamp bulb retaining
wire by pressing the end and
pushing it upward.
5. Remove the bulb from the head
lamp assembly.
6. Install ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front seat assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Loosen the front seat mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
49.0 - 58.8 N·m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb·ft)
[Front]
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