Deployed Inside The Vehicle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Kia Niro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the IG OFF and disconnect the low voltage (12 V) lithium battery (+) connector (A).NOTE: After disconnecting the connector, wait at least 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Disconnect the connector in the engine room to shut the 12 V power off since the auxiliary battery (12 V) is integrated into the high voltage battery.
- Make sure the airbag module is securely installed.
- Prepare to deploy the airbag module as follows.
- Disconnect the 2-pin connector of the airbag to be deployed inside the vehicle.
- Connect the deployment adapter to the airbag and BPT.
- For the Driver Airbag (DAB), disconnect the 2-pin connector, connect the deployment adapter, and then reinstall it on the steering wheel.
- Workers should be at least 7 meters away from the vehicle.
- Connect the Special Service Tool (0957A - 34100A) to the deployment adapter and then connect it to the external battery.
- Battery (12 V)
- The Special Service Tool for deployment (0957A - 34100A)
- Deployment adapter
- Driver Airbag (DAB), Passenger Airbag (PAB)
- Curtain Airbag (CAB), seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT)
- Side Airbag (SAB) module
- Activate the switch of the airbag deployment tool to deploy the airbag.
- When connecting to an external battery normally, POWER ON (1) is turned on.
- If READY (2) button illuminates while pressing READY (2) button, press DEPLOY (3) button to deploy the airbag.
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When the airbag is deployed, loud noise is generated, visually confirmed, and after rapid inflation, it contracts slowly.
- Place the deployed airbag in a sturdy plastic bag and sealed securely, then dispose it.