Kia Sorento: Center Side Airbag (CSAB) Removal and Installation

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Center Side Airbag (CSAB) Removal and Installation

Removal

Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.

After disconnecting the battery negative ( - ) terminal, wait at least 3 minutes and 30 seconds.

Remove the front seat back cover.

(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Back Cover")

When replacing the airbag due to deployment of the airbag, replace the seat back assembly.

Remove the center side airbag wiring clips (A).

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Clip position :

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Remove the center side airbag (A) after removing the nuts.

Tightening torque :

7.0 - 10.0 N·m (0.71 - 1.02 kgf·m, 5.1 - 7.4 lb·ft)

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Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Since improper installation of the front seat back cover will prevent the normal deployment of the side airbags, make sure that the front seat back cover is properly installed.

Check that the airbag system operates normally.

When the IG is on, the airbag warning lamp should turns off after turning on for 3 - 6 seconds.

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Kia Sorento: Center Side Airbag (CSAB) Removal and Installation

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