Kia Carens: Restraint / Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Restraint / Repair procedures

Component Replacement After Deployment

Before doing any SRS repairs, use the GDS to check for DTCs. Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code list for repairing of the related DTCs.

When the front airbag(s) deployed after a collision, replace the following items.

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SRSCM

–	Deployed airbag(s)

–	Seat belt pretensioner(s)

–	Front impact sensors

–	Inspect the clock spring for heat damage. If any damage found, replace the clock spring.

When the side/curtain airbag(s) deployed after a collision, replace the following items.

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SRSCM

–	Deployed airbag(s)

–	Side impact sensor(s) for the deployed side(s)

After the vehicle is completely repaired, confirm the SRS airbag system is OK.

–	Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator should come on for about six seconds and then go off.

Description and operation

Warning Lamp Activation Warning Lamp Behavior after Ignition On As soon as the operating voltage is applied to the SRSCM ignition input, the SRSCM activates the wa ...

Components and components location

Components [LHD] 1. Driver Airbag (DAB) 2. Steering Wheel 3. Clock Spring 4. Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) 5. Side Impact Sensor (SIS) 6. Pressure Si ...

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