Hyundai i-30: Airbag Module / Knee Airbag (KAB) Module

Hyundai i30 (PD) 2018-2025 Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Knee Airbag (KAB) Module

Description and operation

Description

The Knee Airbag (KAB) is installed inside the crash pad lower panel and 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

Component Location

1. Knee airbag (KAB)

Repair procedures

Removal

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

•	After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.

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

3.	Loosen the mounting nuts, remove the knee air bag (A).

4.	Disconnect the knee airbag connector (A).

Installation

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

•	After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.

Install the knee air bag.

Tightning torque

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

3.	Install the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

4.	Reconnect the battery negative cable.

After installing the knee air bag (KAB), 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.

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