Kia Optima: Removal
Pressure Side Impact Sensor |
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Removal of the airbag
must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described
previously. |
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Before disconnecting
the side impact sensor connector(s), disconnect the side airbag
connector(s). |
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Do not turn the ignition
switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the
side impact sensor. |
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1. |
Disconnect the battery negative
cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
2. |
Remove the front door trim. (Refer
to the Body group- Front door) |
3. |
Disconnect the pressure side
impact sensor connector (A) and remove the pressure side impact sensor mounting
screws (B).

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Side Impact Sensor
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative
cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
2. |
To remove the seat belt anchor
pretensioner, keep on pushing the lock pin (A) as arrow direction. And then
remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).

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3. |
Remove the door scuff trim. (Refer
to the Body group - Interior trim) |
4. |
Remove the center pillar trim.
(Refer to the Body group - Interior trim) |
5. |
Disconnect the side impact sensor
connector. |
6. |
Loosen the side impact sensor
mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.

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Pressure Side Impact Sensor
1.
Install the new pressure side
impact sensor with the screws then connect the pressure side impact sensor
connector.
Tightening t ...
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