Kia Sportage: Airbag Module / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.

2.	Remove the glove box assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Glove box housing")

3.	Remove the PAB mounting bolts.

4.	Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).

Remove the main crash pad.

(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Main crash pad assembly")

If the PAB has been deployed, replace the damaged crash pad.

Installation

1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.

2.	Connect the passenger airbag connector (A).

Install a PAB mounting bolts.

Tightning torque :

4.9 - 6.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.0 lb-ft)

4.	Install the crash pad. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Main crash pad assembly")

5.	Reinstall the glove box. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Glove Box")

6.	Reconnect the battery negative terminal.

7.	After installing the passenger airbag (PAB), confirm proper system operation: • 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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