Airbag Module (Restraints - Depowered): Overview Kia Forte I

Description

The Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel, and is electrically connected to SRSCM via clock spring. It protects the driver from danger by deploying a bag when frontal crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of the Driver Airbag (DAB).

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1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the driver airbag module mounting bolts (2EA).
3. Remove the wiring fixing clip (A) and disconnect airbag module connector (B).
4. Separate the airbag module from the steering wheel. CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
5. Remove the steering wheel and steering column shroud. (Refer to the «STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT»(ref-362239-S17782797232010060400000) )
6. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.

The passenger Airbag (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.

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1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the glove box and glove box housing. (For Coupe, refer to «CRASH PAD»(ref-362224-S30236245892010060400000) . For Sedan, refer to «CRASH PAD»(ref-362245-S13817783762010060400000) .)
3. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector and remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts.
4. Remove the passenger airbag door assembly. (For Coupe, refer to «CRASH PAD»(ref-362224-S30236245892010060400000) . For Sedan, refer to «CRASH PAD»(ref-362245-S13817783762010060400000) .) NOTE: Replace the crash pad which is damaged by PAB deployment.
5. Remove the mounting nuts (6EA) from the passenger airbag door. Then remove the passenger airbag. CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the airbag cushion up.

The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front and rear seat, and protect the driver and front passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of side airbag by using Side Impact Sensor (SIS) signal.

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1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the front seat assembly. (For Coupe, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(/kia/forte/i-2008-2013/remont/seats/#seat-power-seat-coupe) . For Sedan, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(/kia/forte/i-2008-2013/remont/seats/#seat-power-seat-sedan) .)
3. Remove the seat back cover. (For Coupe, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(/kia/forte/i-2008-2013/remont/seats/#seat-power-seat-coupe) . For Sedan, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(/kia/forte/i-2008-2013/remont/seats/#seat-power-seat-sedan) .) NOTE: When the front side airbag deployed after a collision, replace the seat back as an assembly.
4. Loosen the SAB mounting nuts and remove the SAB module. WARNING: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean and dry place with the cushion side up.

Curtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (LH and RH), and protect the driver and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of curtain airbag by using side impact sensor (SIS) signal.

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1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the Interior trim. (For Coupe, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM»(ref-362224-S13627888552010060400000) . For Sedan, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM»(ref-362245-S31070305242010060400000) .)
3. Remove the headlining (For Coupe, refer to «ROOF TRIM»(ref-362224-S36803989212010060400000) . For Sedan, refer to «ROOF TRIM»(ref-362245-S09608232002010060400000) .)
4. Disconnect the Curtain Airbag harness connector.
5. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts remove the curtain airbag.

See also:
• FRONT SEAT
• FRONT SEAT