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

Installation

1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
3. Place the passenger airbag on the crash pad and tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts. Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
4. Install the heater duct to the crash pad.
5. Install the crash pad. (Refer to the " «INTERIOR (CRASH PAD)»(ref-536097-S26973898002013031400000) ")
6. Tighten the passenger airbag crash pad mounting bolt. Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
7. Connect the passenger airbag harness connector to the SRS main harness connector.
8. Reinstall the glove box. (Refer to the " «INTERIOR (CRASH PAD)»(ref-536097-S26973898002013031400000) ")
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 six seconds and then go off.

Removal

Note. The side airbag cannot be disassembled from the seat back assembly, so replace the seat back assembly when replacing the side airbag.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to «FRONT SEAT»(ref-536123-S26431167312013031400000) .
3. Remove the seat back assembly. (Refer to «FRONT SEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-536123-S32205791432013031400000) .

Note. Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover. Make sure that the airbag assembly cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent the proper deployment.

1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes.
3. Install the new seat back assembly. (Refer to «FRONT SEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-536123-S32205791432013031400000) .
4. Install the front seat assembly. (Refer to «FRONT SEAT»(ref-536123-S26431167312013031400000) .
5. Recline and slide the front seat forward fully, make sure the harness wires are not pinched of interfere with other parts.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. After installing the side airbag (SAB), 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.

1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes.
3. Tighten the curtain airbag mounting bolts. Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft) CAUTION: Never twist the airbag module during installation. If the airbag module is twisted, it may not operate as designed.
4. Connect the curtain airbag connector.
5. Install the roof trim. (Refer to the " «ROOF TRIM»(ref-536097-S11146997132013031400000) ")
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. After installing the curtain airbag (CAB), 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.