Kia Sportage: Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring: Components and Components Location

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Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring: Description and Operation

Description Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected to SRSCM via the clock spring. It protects the driver by deploying the airbag when frontal crash oc ...

Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering wheel.     If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it ...

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Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
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