Kia Optima: Removal - Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module. Repair procedures - Airbag Module - Restraint - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia 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).

4. Remove the crash pad. (Refer to the Body group- crash pad).
If the PAB has been deployed, replace the damaged crash pad.
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.

Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module. Repair procedures
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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. ...

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