LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Kia >> 2020 >> Optima EX >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 112 (Airbag Modules And Clock Spring) >> Side Airbag (SAB) Module >> Repair Procedures >> Removal

Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Seltos. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
    NOTE: After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait at least 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the front seat back cover.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT SEAT BACK COVER ")

  3. Remove the side airbag wiring (A) after loosening the side airbag wiring clips.
    G13481596Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the side airbag (A) by loosening the nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5.8 - 7.8 N.m (0.6 - 0.8 kgf.m, 4.3 - 5.7 lb.ft, 52.0 - 69.4 lb.in)

    G13481597Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals