Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 45

Deployment adapter
0957A-2E110

Use with deployment tool. (PAB)

Deployment adapter
0957A-3F100

Use with deployment tool. (SAB)

Deployment adapter
0957A-38500

Use with deployment tool. (CAB,

BPT)

Dummy
0957A-38200

Simulator to check the resistance of

each wiring harness

Dummy adapter
0957A-3F000

Use with dummy (SAB)

Dummy adapter
0957A-2D100

Use with dummy (PAB)

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PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Please read the following precautions carefully before performing the airbag system service. Observe the
instructions described in this article or the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.



Except when performing electrical inspections, always turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect
the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.



Use the replacement parts which are manufactured to the same standards as the original parts and
quality. Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle. Use only new parts when making SRS
repairs.



Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it. Do not install any part that shows signs of
being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.

Dummy adapter
0957A-1C000

Use with dummy (DAB, CAB, BPT)

DAB: Driver Airbag
PAB: Passenger Airbag
SAB: Side Airbag
CAB: Curtain Airbag
BPT: Belt Pretensioner

NOTE:

The contents in the memory are not erased even if the ignition switch is
turned OFF or the battery cables are disconnected from the battery.

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Fig. 1: Precautions For Handling SRS Parts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

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Before removing any of the SRS parts (including the disconnection of the connectors), always disconnect
the SRS connector.

AIRBAG HANDLING AND STORAGE

Do not disassemble the airbags; it has no serviceable parts. Once an airbag has been deployed, it cannot be
repaired or reused.

For temporary storage of the air bag during service, please observe the following precautions.



Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up.



Keep free from any oil, grease, detergent, or water to prevent damage to the airbag assembly.

Fig. 2: Precautions For Handling And Storage Of Airbag
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

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

Store the removed airbag on secure, flat surface away from any high heat source (exceeding 85°C/185°F).



Never perform electrical inspections to the airbags, such as measuring resistance.



Do not position yourself in front of the airbag assembly during removal, inspection, or replacement.



Refer to the scrapping procedures for disposal of the damaged airbag.



Be careful not to bump or impact the SRS unit or the side impact sensors whenever the ignition switch is
ON, wait at least three minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF before begin work.



During installation or replacement, be careful not to bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area
around the SRS unit and the side impact sensor. The airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage
or injury.



After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, replace the front airbags and the SRS unit. After a
collision in which the side airbag was deployed, replace the side airbag, the front impact sensor and side
impact sensor on the side where the side airbag deployed and the SRS unit. After a collision in which the
airbags or the side air bags did not deploy, inspect for any damage or any deformation on the SRS unit
and the side impact sensors. If there is any damage, replace the SRS unit, the front impact sensor and/or
the side impact sensors.



Do not disassemble the SRS unit, the front impact sensor or the side impact sensors



Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least three minutes before
beginning installation or replacement of the SRS unit.



Be sure the SRS unit, the front impact sensor and side impact sensors are installed securely with the
mounting bolts.



Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit, or the front impact sensor or the side impact sensors and keep
them away from dust.



Store the SRS unit, the front impact sensor and the side impact sensors in a cool (less than 40°C/104°F)
and dry (less than 80% relative humidity, no moisture) area.

WIRING PRECAUTIONS

SRS wiring can be identified by special yellow outer covering (except the SRS circuits under the front seats).
Observe the instructions described in this article.



Never attempt to modify, splice, or repair SRS wiring. If there is an open or damage in SRS wiring,
replace the harness.

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