Kia Sorento: Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring Installation - Airbag Module - Restraint - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Service ManualKia Sorento: Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring Installation

Second Generation XM (2011-2023) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring Installation

1.
Set the front tires straight-ahead before assembling the steering wheel.
  
If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it affects the number of revolutions of steering wheel and the cable inside the clock spring is possible to be damaged.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  
After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for at least thirty seconds.
3.
Set the clock spring in center before assembling it to a steering wheel.
(1)
Turn the clock spring clockwise to the stop.

(2)
3 revolutions counterclockwise and make sure to set an array the mark (▶◀).
(In the case of 18ch heating wire, 2 revolutions counterclockwise)
(Once the mark (▶◀) is set an array, the clock spring is automatically locked.)

4.
Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring.
5.
Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel. (Refer to the Steering System group- Steering Column and Shaft)
6.
Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector, and then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
7.
Secure the Driver Airbag (DAB) with the new mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 10.8 Nm (0.8 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb.ft)

8.
Connect the battery negative cable.
9.
After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
  
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Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
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Make sure horn works.
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