Kia Optima: Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Description and OperationDescription
Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two P-SIS which are installed at each center of the front door module (LH and RH) and two SIS which are installed at each center pillar nearby (LH and RH).Side Pressure Sensor is also called P-SIS because it detects pressure due to collision at its mounting location.
Side Impact Sensor is also called A-SIS because it detects acceleration.SRSCM decides deployment of the airbag and the time of deployment through the collision signal of the SIS when the collision occurred.
Installation
Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Components and Components LocationReplacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the heater comtral module.
(Refer to the HA group - "Controller")
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Manual climate control system
1. Fan speed control knob 2. Front windshield defroster button 3. Rear window
defroster button 4. Temperature control knob 5. Air conditioning button 6.
Mode selection button 7. Air intake contr ...