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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