Repair Procedures: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
- Install the curtain airbag and then loosen the bolts and nuts.
Tightning torque
Bolts: 5.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.6 - 1.0 kgf.m, 4.3 - 7.2 lb.ft)
Nuts: 2.9 - 5.8 N.m (0.3 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.1 - 4.3 lb.ft)
CAUTION: Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If the module is twisted, airbag module may operate abnormally. - Connect the curtain airbag connector.
- Install the Roof trim.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "ROOF TRIM ASSEMBLY ")
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
- 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.