Kia Optima: Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module. Description and Operation - Airbag Module - Restraint - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module. Description and Operation

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.
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) 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.

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. ...

Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module. Components and Components Location
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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools Tool(Number and Name) Illustration Use Deployment tool 0957A-34100A Airbag deployment tool. ...

Inspection
1. Ignition "OFF". 2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector. 3. Verify that the actuator operates to the recirculation position when conn ...

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module. Components and Components Location
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