Kia Optima: Installation
| 1. |
Remove the ignition key from
the vehicle. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the battery negative
cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes before beginning
work. |
| 3. |
Connect the clock spring harness
connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring. |
| 4. |
Set the center position by setting
the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. The mark (▶◀)
should be matched by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and
then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.

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| 5. |
Install the steering wheel column
shroud and the steering wheel. (Refer to the Steering System group- Steering
Column and Shaft) |
| 6. |
Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB)
module connector and horn connector, and then install the Driver Airbag
(DAB) module on the steering wheel. |
| 7. |
Connect the battery negative
cable. |
| 8. |
After installing the airbag,
confirm proper system operation:
| A. |
Turn the ignition switch
ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds
and then go off. |
| B. |
Make sure horn button
works. |
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Driver Airbag (DAB)
If any improper parts are found during the following inspection, replace the airbag
module with a new one.
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Description
The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front
passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy
the PAB.
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