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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 bolt and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.0 - 14.0 N.m (0.8 - 1.4 kgf.m, 5.9 - 10.3 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating SRSCM & Ground Wire With Mounting Bolt & Nuts
    G12166255Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Use new mounting bolts when replacing the SRSCM after a collision.
    When installing the SMSCM bolt, install the ground wire (B) with a bolt as indicated above picture.
  4. Connect the SRSCM harness connector.
  5. Install the rear air vent duct and floor console.

    (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

  6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  7. After installing the SRSCM, 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.