Repair procedures: Installation

CAUTION: Be sure to install the harness wires not to be pinched or interfered with other parts.

NOTE:

Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.
Use a new mounting nuts when you replace a side airbag.
Make sure that the seat-back cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent the proper deployment.

Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes.
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
Place a Side Airbag (SAB) on the seat-back frame and tighten the side airbag mounting nuts.
Tightening torque

: 0.5 ~ 0.7 kgf.m (4.9 ~ 69 Nm, 3.6 ~ 5.1 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Mounting Nuts
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Install the new seat-back cover. (Refer to FRONT SEAT )
Install the seat assembly, then connect the Side Airbag (SAB) harness connector.
Recline and slide the front seat forward fully, make sure the harness wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
After installing the Side Airbag (SAB), confirm proper system operation:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.