Kia Optima: Removal
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative
cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
2. |
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to the Body group- crash pad). |
3. |
Disconnect the passenger airbag
connector (A) and remove the PAB mounting bolts (B).

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4. |
Remove the crash pad. (Refer
to the Body group- crash pad).
If the PAB has been deployed, replace the damaged crash pad. |
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5. |
Remove the heater duct from the
crash pad. |
6. |
Remove the mounting bolts from
the crash pad. And then remove the passenger airbag.
The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place
with the airbag cushion up. |
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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.
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See also:
Front Fog Light Replacement
1. Turn the bulb socket counter- clockwise and remove the bulb socket.
2. Insert a new bulb in socket.
3. Install the bulb socket. ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the OCV connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the OCV terminals 1 and
2.
4.
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Towing with a vehicle other than a tow truck
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem ...