Sorento V6-3.5L (2004)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Air Bag Module (Passenger Side)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
1. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the airbag module.
2. Do not drop the airbag module or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust are detected.
3. The airbag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
4. Do not expose the airbag module to temperature over 93 °C (200 °F)
5. An undeployed airbag module should only be disposed in accordance with the procedures.
6. Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester If the circuit resistance is
measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury
7. Whenever the PAB is deployed it should be replaced with a new one assembled with an extension wire. The squib is melt down if the PAB is
deployed making the extension wire useless.
1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal and remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Wait at least 30 seconds.
2. Remove the glove box.
3. Disconnect the PAB module connector.
4. Remove the crash pad assembly and then undo the PAB module.
5. Remove PAB module.
6. The skin of the passenger airbag module is integrated with the crash pad, therefore, the crash pad must be replaced if the PAB deploys.
