Kia Soul: Side Airbag (SAB) Module. Removal - Airbag Module - RestraintKia Soul: Side Airbag (SAB) Module. Removal

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Side Airbag (SAB) Module. Removal

  
The side airbag cannot be disassembled from the seat back assembly, so replace assembly when replacing the side airbag.
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
2.
Remove the front passenger seat assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front seat")
3.
Remove the front seat shield inner cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front seat shield inner cover")
4.
Remove the front seat shield outer cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front seat shield outer cover")
5.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the front seat back assembly (A) and front seat cushion assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

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