Kia Stinger CK: Airbag Module / Knee Airbag (KAB) Module

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Knee Airbag (KAB) Module

Description and operation

Description

Installed inside the crash pad, the knee airbag (KAB) protects the driver in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the KAB.

Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using a specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury.

Components and components location

Components

1. Knee Airbag (KAB)

Repair procedures

Removal

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

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

Loosen the nuts (A) and then disconnect the connector (B).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Installation

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

2.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

3.	Reconnect the negative battery cable.

4.	After installing the knee airbag (KAB), confirm proper system operation. • Switch "ON" the ignition. The SRS indicator light should turn on for about six seconds and then off.

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

Seat Belt System

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Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA)

The FCA system (if equipped) is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian in the roadway through radar signals and camera recognition to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, apply emergency braking. WARNING - Forward Collision-Avoidance assist (FCA) Limitations The FCA system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving practices.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Drive Belt

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