Repair Procedures: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes.
- Tighten the curtain airbag mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:
7.0 - 9.0 N.m (0.7 - 0.9 kgf.m, 5.1 - 6.6 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 ROOF TRIM REPLACEMENT .
- 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.