Kia Sportage: Airbag Module / Side Airbag (SAB) Module Description and operation

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Side Airbag (SAB) Module Description and operation

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 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

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 gl ...

Side Airbag (SAB) Module Components and components location

Components 1. Side Air Bag (SAB) ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal 1. After making a match mark on the flange yoke and transaxle companion, remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts (A). Tightening torque: 49.0 - 68.6 N·m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf·m, 36.1 - 50.6 lb·ft) ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual: Removing and storing the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise. Store the tire in the reverse order of removal. To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly. If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it e ...