Kia Carens: Airbag Module / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module Repair procedures
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Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds
before beginning work.
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Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove box housing")
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Remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts (B), then disconnect the
passenger airbag connector (A).

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Remove the crash pad.
(Refer to Body - "Main crash pad assembly")
Replace the crash pad which is damaged while PAB is deployed.
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Remove the mounting bolts from the crash pad. Then remove the passenger
airbag.
The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place
with the airbag cushion up.
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Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
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2. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable from battery and wait for at least
thirty seconds before beginning work.
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3. |
Place a passenger airbag on the crash pad and tighten the passenger
airbag mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
4.9 ~ 7.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.8 lb-ft)
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4. |
Install the crash pad.
(Refer to Body - "Main crash pad assembly")
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Connect the passenger airbag connector.
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Tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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7. |
Reinstall the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove box housing")
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Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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After installing the passenger airbag (PAB), confirm proper system operation:
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Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should
be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
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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 o ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
3.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
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Components
1. Gasket
2. Oil screen
3. Oil pan
4. Drain plug gasket
5. Drain plug
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