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).
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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.
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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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