TSB : Rear Side Airbag

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CAUTION: Be sure to install the harness wires not to be pinched or interfered with other parts. NOTE: Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover. Use a new mounting nuts when you replace a side airbag. Make sure that the rear side seatback cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent the proper deployment. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle. Place a Side Airbag (SAB) on the side airbag frame and tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (2EA). Tightening torque: 0.7 ~ 0.9 kgf.m (7.0 ~ 9.0 Nm, 5.2 ~ 6.6 lb.ft) Fig 1: Identifying Rear Side Airbag Module Mounting Nuts Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. Install the new rear side seatback cover. (Refer to SEAT ) Connect the Side Airbag (SAB) harness connector, then install the rear side seatback. Tightening torque: 1.7 ~ 2.6 kgf.m (16.7 ~ 25.5 Nm, 12.3 ~ 18.8 lb.ft) Reconnect the battery negative cable. After installing the Side Airbag (SAB), confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.