Kia Sportage: Side Airbag (SAB) Module: Repair procedures| Removal |
The side airbag cannot be disassembled from the seat back assembly, so replace assembly when replacing the side airbag. |
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. |
| 2. |
Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to the Body group- Seat) |
| 3. |
Remove the seat back assembly. (Refer to the Body group- Seat) |
| Installation |
Be sure to install the harness wires not to be pinched or interfered with other parts. |
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| 1. |
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds. |
| 3. |
Install the new seat back assembly.
(Refer to the Body group - Seat) |
| 4. |
Install the front seat assembly.
(Refer to the Body group - Seat) |
| 5. |
Recline and slide the front seat forward fully, make sure the harness wires are not pinched of interfering with other parts. |
| 6. |
Reconnect the battery negative cable. |
| 7. |
After installing the side airbag (SAB), confirm proper system operation:
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