Kia Forte: Airbag Module / Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module
Description and operation
Installed inside the headliner, the curtain airbags (CAB) protect the driver
and passengers from danger in the eThe SRSCM determines deployment of curtain airbag
based on side impact sensor (SIS) signal.The SRSCM determines deployment of curtain
airbag by using side impact sensor (SIS) signal.
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module
even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is
measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious
personal injury.
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Components and components location

Repair procedures
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Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
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Remove the roof trim.
(Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")
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Disconnect the connector (A) for curtain airbag module.

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Remove the curtain airbag module (A) after loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.7 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.7 - 8.6 lb·ft)
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Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If the module
is twisted, airbag module may operate abnormally.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Use the color of sentence and line on module to identify
curtain airbag.
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Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If
the module is twisted, the airbag module may operate abnormally.
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After installing the airbag module, confirm proper system operation:
Switch "ON" the ignition. The SRS indicator light should turn on for
about six seconds and then off.
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Troubleshooting

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Tire specification and pressure label
The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
Engine number
■ Gasoline engi ...
Description and operation
Description
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Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two Pressure Side Impact
Sensor (P-SIS) installed at each center of the front door module (LH and
RH), two SIS installed at each center pillar nearby (LH and RH).
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