Sportage EX 2WD L4-2.0L (1997)
Air Bag: Technical Service Bulletins
Air Bag - After Deployment Inspection/Replacement
SOURCE: Kia Technician Times
TITLE: After Air Bag Deployment Parts Inspection/Replacement
APPLIES TO: 96-98 Sportage
SERVICE TIP:
After a collision in which the air bags deploy, there are certain parts that require replacement and some that only require inspection to ensure their
serviceability.
WARNING
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING AIR BAG MODULES.
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ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING DEPLOYED OR DAMAGED AIR BAG MODULES.
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AIR BAG SURFACES MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH SMALL AMOUNTS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE (NaOH). PREVENT
CONTACT OF THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH LIQUIDS, COMBUSTIBLES, AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. IMMEDIATELY WASH
CONTAMINATED HANDS AND SKIN AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. FLUSH EYES WITH WATER IF EXPOSED TO
BYPRODUCTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN CHEMICAL BURNS AND PERSONAL INJURY.
The following parts must be replaced following an air bag deployment:
1. Air bag modules
2. Air Bag Diagnostic Unit
3. Knee air bag plastic mounting screws.
The following parts must be inspected for any damage following an air bag deployment:
1. Air bag wire harness and connectors
2. Steering wheel
3. Steering column and wiring
4. Clockspring
5. Instrument panel
After replacing/inspecting parts, check for any air bag DTC's (if air bag indicator light stays ON). Repair as necessary.
NOTICE
The 1998 Sportage air bag indicator light will flash continuously after the key is turned ON if codes are present.
