Kia Optima: General Safety Information and Caution
Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully before performing the airbag system
service.
Observe the instructions described in this manual, or the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or injuries.
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Except when performing electrical
inspections, always turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative
cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes before beginning
work. |
The contents in the memory are not erased even if the ignition switch is
turned OFF or the battery cables are disconnected from the battery. |
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Use the replacement parts which
are manufactured to the same standards as the original parts and quality.
Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle. Use only new parts when
making SRS repairs.
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Carefully inspect any SRS part
before you install it. Do not install any part that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
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Before removing any of the SRSCM
parts (including the disconnection of the connectors), always disconnect
the SRSCM connector. |
Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not disassemble the airbags; it has no serviceable
parts. Once an airbag has been deployed, it cannot be repaired or reused.
For temporary storage of the air bag during service, please observe the following
precautions.
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Store the removed airbag with
the pad surface up. |
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Keep free from any oil, grease,
detergent, or water to prevent damage to the airbag assembly.
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Store the removed airbag on secure,
flat surface away from any high heat source (exceeding 85 C/185 F). |
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Never perform electrical inspections
to the airbags, such as measuring resistance. |
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Do not position yourself in front
of the airbag assembly during removal, inspection, or replacement. |
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Refer to the scrapping procedures
for disposal of the damaged airbag. |
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Be careful not to bump or impact
the SRS unit or the side impact sensors or front impact sensors whenever
the ignition switch is ON, wait at least three minutes after the ignition
switch is turned OFF before begin work. |
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During installation or replacement,
be careful not to bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around
the SRS unit and the side impact sensor and the front impact sensors. The
airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injury. |
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Replace the front airbag module,
SRSCM, FIS when the front airbag is deployed. Replace the airbag wiring
when the airbag wiring get damaged. Replace the side airbag module, the
curtain airbag module, SRSCM, SIS when deploying the side airbag. Replace
the airbag when the airbag wiring get damaged. |
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After a collision in which the
airbags or the side air bags did not deploy, inspect for any damage or any
deformation on the SRS unit and the side impact sensors. If there is any
damage, replace the SRS unit, the front impact sensor and/or the side impact
sensors. |
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Do not disassemble the SRS unit,
the front impact sensor or the side impact sensors. |
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Turn the ignition switch OFF,
disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least three minutes before
beginning installation or replacement of the SRS unit. |
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Be sure the SRS unit, the front
impact sensor and side impact sensors are installed securely with the mounting
bolts. |
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Do not spill water or oil on
the SRS unit, or the front impact sensor or the side impact sensors and
keep them away from dust. |
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Store the SRS unit, the front
impact sensor and the side impact sensors in a cool (15 ~ 25 C/ 59 ~ 77
F) and dry (30 ~ 80% relative humidity, no moisture) area. |
Wiring Precautions
SRS wiring can be identified by special yellow outer covering
Observe the instructions described in this section.
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Never attempt to modify, splice,
or repair SRS wiring. If there is an open or damage in SRS wiring, replace
the harness.
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Be sure to install the harness
wires so that they are not pinched, or interfere with other parts.
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Make sure all SRS ground locations
are clean, and grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to-metal
contact. Poor grounding can cause intermittent problems that are difficult
to diagnose. |
Precautions for Electrical Inspections
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When using electrical test equipment,
insert the probe of the tester into the wire side of the connector. Do
not insert the probe of the tester into the terminal side of the connector,
and do not tamper with the connector.
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Use a u-shaped probe. Do not
insert the probe forcibly. |
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Use specified service connectors
for troubleshooting. Using improper tools could cause an error in inspection
due to poor metal contact.
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Spring-loaded Lock Connector
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.
Airbag Connector
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A) and the slider (B), while
holding the opposite half of the connector.
Pull the connector halves apart. Be
sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half.
Hold both connector halves and press firmly until the projection(C) of the sleeve-side
connector clicks to lock.
Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
Deployment tool
0957A-34100A
Airbag deployment tool.
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