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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes.
  3. Connect the KAB connector.
  4. Tighten the KAB mounting nuts (4EA).

    Tightening torque

    : 1.9 ~ 2.7 kgf.m (18.6 ~ 26.7 Nm, 13.7 ~ 19.8 lb.ft)

    CAUTION:
    • Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If the module is twisted, airbag module may operate abnormally.
  5. Install the following parts. (Refer to INTERIOR )
    1. Crash pad lower panel.
  6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  7. After installing the Knee Airbag (KAB), confirm proper system operation:
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.