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

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2024 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

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

2.	Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

3.	Loosen the passenger airbag mounting nuts (A).

4.	Disconnect the PAB module connector (A).

Remove the PAB module (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

•	If the crash pad is damaged by the passenger's airbag deployment, replace the crash pad at the same time.

•	The removed airbag module is placed with the airbag cover side facing up.

Installation

Check if the battery (-) cable is disconnected.

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

Place a passenger airbag (A) on the crash pad and tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

3.	Install the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

4.	Connect the PAB module connector (A).

Tighten the passenger airbag mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

6.	Reconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

After installing the passenger 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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Side air bags

Front seat

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