Kia Stinger CK: Seat Belt System / Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Restraint / Seat Belt System / Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)

Description and operation
Description

The Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) operates at the same time with the Seat Belt Pretensioner when the deployment condition is satisfied in the event of a collision.

It is an auxiliary equipment that instantly pulls the seat belts toward the anchor in the event of frontal collision to protect the driver and front passenger from breaking away.

It is located near the anchor on the driver and passenger seat and is supported by two cables.

  

Never measure the resistance of the anchor pretensioner directly, the current of the measuring device may cause unexpected airbag deploy.

Components and components location
Components

1. Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)


Repair procedures
Removal
1.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.

2.

Remove the door scuff trim.

(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Door Scuff Trim")

3.

Remove the center pillar trim.

(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Center Pillar Trim)

4.

Remove the EFD connector (A).

5.

Remove the EFD mounting bolt.

Tightning torque

39.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf·m, 28.9 - 39.7 lb·ft)

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Tire (pressure & tread wear)

Repair procedures Inspection 1. Check the tire pressure. 17(inch) : 245 + 7.0 kPa (36 + 1 psi) 18(inch) : 245 + 7.0 kPa (36 + 1 psi) 19(inch) : 245 + 7.0 kPa (36 + 1 psi) Tire Rotation Checking For Pull And Wander If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation procedure.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Front Lower Arm

Repair procedures Removal [2WD Lateral arm] 1. Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from hub. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)    Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel and tire (A).

 
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