Kia Rio: Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring Installation
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Set the front tires straight-ahead before assembling the steering
wheel.
If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set
straight ahead together, it affects the number of revolutions
of steering wheel and the cable inside the clock spring is possible
to be damaged.
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Disconnect the battery negative cable.
After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for
at least thirty seconds.
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Set the clock spring in center before assembling it to a steering
wheel.
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Turn the clock spring clockwise to the stop.
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3 revolutions counterclockwise and make sure to set an
array the mark (▶◀).
(In the case of 18ch heating wire, 2 revolutions counterclockwise)
(Once the mark (▶◀) is set an array, the clock spring
is automatically locked.)
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Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector
to the clock spring.
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Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel.
(Refer to the Steering System group- Steering Column and Shaft)
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Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector, and then install
the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
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Secure the Driver Airbag (DAB) with the new mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 10.8 Nm (0.8 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb.ft)
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Connect the battery negative cable.
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After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
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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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Driver Airbag (DAB)
If any improper parts are found during the following inspection, replace
the airbag module with a new one.
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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.
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