2008 Kia Sedona EX

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag Module (Passenger Side) - Sedona

2008 RESTRAINTS

Air Bag Module (Passenger Side) - Sedona

AIR BAG MODULE

DESCRIPTION

The Passenger Air Bag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front passenger in the event of a
frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.

CAUTION: 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.

COMPONENTS

Fig. 1: Identifying Passenger Side Air Bag Module

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX REPLACEMENT .
3. Disconnect the PAB connector and remove the PAB mounting bolts.
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Fig. 2: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Mounting Bolts

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4. Remove the crash pad. Refer to CRASH PAD .

NOTE: Replace the crash pad which is damaged while PAB is deployed.

5. Remove the heater duct from the crash pad.

Fig. 3: Identifying Heater Duct

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6. Remove the mounting nuts from the crash pad. Then remove the passenger airbag.

CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored In a clean, dry place
with the airbag cushion up.

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Fig. 4: Identifying Crash Pad Mounting Nuts

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INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
3. Place a Passenger Airbag (PAB) on the crash pad and tighten the Passenger Airbag (PAB) mounting nuts.

Tightening Torque:

0.7-0.8 kgf.m (7.0-8.0 N.m, 5.2-5.9 lb. ft)

4. Install the heater duct to the crash pad.

5. Install the crash pad. Refer to CRASH PAD .
6. Tighten the PAB mounting bolts.

Tightening Torque:

1.2-1.3 kgf.m (12.0-13.0 N.m, 8.9-9.6 lb. ft)

7. Connect the Passenger Airbag (PAB) harness connector to the SRS main harness connector.
8. Reinstall the glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX REPLACEMENT .
9. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
10. 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 6 seconds and
then go off.

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