Air Bag Module And Clock Spring: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Cable From Battery
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Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring.
Set the clock spring on neutral position and after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock spring.
Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN / SHAFT ).
Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector and horn connector, then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
Secure the Driver Airbag (DAB) with the new mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque (DAB Mounting Bolt)

: 0.8 ~ 1.1 kgf.m (7.9 ~ 10.8 Nm, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb. ft)

Fig 2: Locating Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
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Connect the battery negative cable.
After installing the airbag, 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.
- Make sure horn button works.