Kia Sportage: Airbag Module / Side Airbag (SAB) Module Description and operation
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
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning to work.
2.
Remove the gl ...
Components
1. Side Air Bag (SAB)
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Other information:
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)
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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 ...