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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  3. Install the SRSCM with the SRSCM mounting nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.0 ~ 9.0 N.m (0.7 ~ 0.9 kgf.m, 5.2 ~ 6.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying SRSCM Mounting Nuts
    G07380038Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Use new mounting bolts when replacing the SRSCM after a collision.
    When installing the SRSCM bolt, install the ground wire (B) with a bolt as indicated above picture.
  4. Connect the SRSCM harness connector.
  5. Install the floor console. Refer to CONSOLE .
  6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  7. After installing the SRSCM, 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.