Hyundai Elantra (CN7): Airbag Module / Side Airbag (SAB) Module
Description and operation
The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver and passenger from danger when a side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of the side airbag by using the Side Impact Sensor (SIS) signal.
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| 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. |
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Components and components location
Repair procedures
| 1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. | •
| Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
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| 2. | Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Seat Assembly") |
| 3. | Remove the seat back cover. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Seat Back Cover") | •
| When the front side airbag has deployed after a collision, replace the seat back as an assembly. |
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| 4. | Remove the side airbag (B) after loosening the mounting nuts (A). 
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| 1. | Check if the battery (-) cable is disconnected. | •
| Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
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| 2. | Install the SAB. Tightening torque : 5.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.6 - 0.8 kgf.m, 2.9 - 5.8 lb-ft) |
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| 3. | Install a new seat back cover. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Seat Back Cover") | •
| Make sure that the airbag assembly cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent a proper deployment. |
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| 4. | Install a front seat assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Seat Assembly") |
| 5. | Recline and slide the front seat forward fully, make sure the harness wires are not pinched or interfered by other parts. |
| 6. | Reconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 7. | After installing the side airbag, confirm proper system operation. | •
| Turn the ignition switch ON the airbag warning lamp should be turned on for about 6 seconds and then go off. |
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Description and operation
DescriptionThe passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash.
Description and operation
DescriptionCurtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (LH and RH) and protect the driver and passenger from danger when a side crash occurs.
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")3.Remove the steering column shroud panel.(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")4.Disconnect the immobilizer connector (A) and press the locking pin (B) using an awl.
Components and components location
Component Location1. Heater control unitComponents[Connector A]
Pin No
Function
Pin No
Function
1Mode control actuator (Feedback)21Mode control actuator (Vent)2Intake actuator (Feedback)22Mode control actu
