Kia Soul EV: SRSCM / Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Restraint / SRSCM / Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Repair procedures

Removal

•	Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions / procedures described previously.

•	Before disconnecting the front impact sensor connector, disconnect the front airbag connector(s).

•	Do not turn the ignition switch ON nor connect the battery cable while replacing the front impact sensor.

1.	Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning to work.

2.	Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).

3.	Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the front impact sensor (B) and extension harness.

Installation

•	Do not turn the ignition switch ON nor connect the battery cable while replacing the front impact sensor.

1.	Install the new front impact sensor.

Tighten the front impact sensor (B) mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :

7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 7.3 lb-ft)

3.	Connect the front impact sensor connector (A).

4.	Reconnect the battery negative cable.

After installing the Front Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation:

•	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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