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Airbag Modules & Clock Spring: Removal & Installation Kia Carnival III

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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 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 REPLACEMENT .
  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 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 PAB, confirm proper system operation
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.

Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to FRONT SEAT .
  3. Remove the seatback cover. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT . NOTE: When the side airbag deployed after a collision, replace the seatback as an assembly.
  4. Loosen the Side Airbag (SAB) mounting nuts and remove the SAB module.

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Scheme 17
CAUTIONEnsure that the harness is installed and routed properly to prevent damage to the wiring.

Note. Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover. Use a new mounting nuts when you replace a side airbag. Make sure that the seatback cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent the proper deployment.

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Scheme 18
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes.
  2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
  3. Place a Side Airbag (SAB) on the seatback frame and tighten the side airbag mounting nuts. Tightening torque: 1.9 ~ 2.7 kgf.m (18.6 ~ 26.5 Nm, 13.7 ~ 19.5 lb.ft)
  4. Install the new seatback cover. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT .
  5. Install the seat assembly, then connect the SAB harness connector.
  6. Recline and slide the front seat forward fully, make sure the harness wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
  7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  8. After installing the SAB, confirm proper system operation
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
CAUTIONEnsure that the harness is installed and routed properly to prevent damage to the wiring.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
  2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
  3. Install a Curtain Airbag (CAB) on the mounting bracket.
  4. Tighten the CAB mounting bolts (13 EA). Tightening Torque (CAB Mounting Bolt): 1.9 ~ 2.7 kgf.m (18.6 ~ 26.5 Nm, 13.7 ~ 19.5 lb.ft) CAUTION: Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If the module is twisted, airbag module may operate abnormally.
  5. Connect the CAB connector (front & rear).
  6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  7. After installing the CAB, confirm proper system operation
  1. 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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