Hyundai Creta: Airbag Module / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

Hyundai Creta GS 2014-2019 Service Manual / Restraint / Airbag Module / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

Description and operation

Description

The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.

•	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. Passenger Airbag (PAB)

Repair procedures

Removal

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

2.	Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Upper Cover Assembly")

3.	Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A) and remove the PAB mounting nuts (B).

Remove the crash pad.

(Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

•	Replace the crash pad which that has been damaged after the PAB has been deployed.

Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the crash pad. And then remove the passenger airbag.

•	The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the airbag cushion up.

Installation

1.	Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.

2.	Disconnect the battery negative cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.

Place the passenger airbag on the crash pad and tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

5.0 ~ 7.0 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.7 kgf.m, 3.7 ~ 5.1 lb-ft)

4.	Install the crash pad. (Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

Tighten the passenger airbag crash pad mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :

9.0 ~ 11.0 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 4.28 ~ 8.1 lb-ft)

6.	Connect the passenger airbag harness connector to the SRS main harness connector.

7.	Reinstall the glove box. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Upper Cover Assembly")

8.	Reconnect the battery negative cable.

After installing the passenger airbag (PAB), 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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