Kia Optima Hybrid: Airbag Module / Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module Repair procedures

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2.	Remove the roof trim. (Refer to the Body group - "Interior")

3.	Disconnect the curtain airbag harness connector (A).

4.	After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts remove the curtain airbag.

Installation

1.	Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.

2.	Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes.

Tighten the curtain airbag mounting bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque:

Bolts: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Nuts: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.5 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

•	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 Body group - "Interior")

6.	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.

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module Components and Components Location

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