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SRS Control System: Other Kia Optima II

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FRONT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

CAUTIONRemoval of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described previously. Before disconnecting the side impact sensor connector(s), disconnect the side airbag connector(s). Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.

Scheme 29

Scheme 29
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the door scuff trim. (Refer to «FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR SCUFF TRIM REPLACEMENT»(ref-266048-S41006087162007092700000) ).
  3. Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to «CENTER LOWER AND UPPER PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT»(ref-266048-S38213278012007092700000) ).
  4. Disconnect the Side Impact Sensor connector and remove the Side Impact Sensor mounting bolt.

Scheme 30

Scheme 30: REAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the rear seat. (Refer to «SEAT»(ref-266054) article ).
  3. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector.
  4. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.
CAUTIONDo not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
  1. Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the bolt then connect the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor. Tightening torque : 1.0-1.4 kgf.m (10.2-13.8 Nm, 7.5-10.2 lb.ft)
  2. Install the center pillar trim. (Refer to «CENTER LOWER AND UPPER PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT»(ref-266048-S38213278012007092700000) ).
  3. Install the door scuff trim. (Refer to «FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR SCUFF TRIM REPLACEMENT»(ref-266048-S41006087162007092700000) ).
  4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  5. After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.

REAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

CAUTIONDo not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
  1. Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the bolt then connect the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor. Tightening torque : 1.0-1.4 kgf.m (10.2-13.8 Nm, 7.5-10.2 lb.ft)
  2. Install the rear seat. (Refer to «SEAT»(ref-266054) article ).
  3. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  4. After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.