Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 39

2. Compressor (PAG) oil varies according to compressor model. Be sure to use oil specified for the model 

of compressor.  

HANDLING OF OIL 

1. The oil should be free from moisture, dust, metal powder, etc.  

2. Do not mix with other oil.  

3. The water content in the oil increases when exposed to the air. After use, seal oil from air immediately 

(HFC-134a Compressor Oil absorbs moisture very easily.)  

4. The compressor oil must be stored in steel containers, not in plastic containers.  

COMPRESSOR OIL CHECK 

The oil used to lubricate the compressor is circulating with the refrigerant. 

Whenever replacing any component of the system or a large amount of gas leakage occurs, add oil to maintain 
the original amount of oil. 

Oil total volume in system: 

210±10 cc (7.1±0.34 fl.oz) 

OIL RETURN OPERATION 

There is close affinity between the oil and the refrigerant. During normal operation, part of the oil recirculates 
with the refrigerant in the system. When checking the amount of oil in the system, or replacing any component 
of the system, the compressor must be run in advance for oil return operation. The procedure is as follows: 

1. Open all the doors and the engine hood.  

2. Start the engine and air conditioning switch to "ON" and set the blower motor control knob at its highest 

position.  

3. Run the compressor for more than 20 minutes between 800 and 1,000 RPM in order to operate the 

system.  

4. Stop the engine.  

 

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2008 RESTRAINTS

Air Bag Module (Driver Side) - Sedona 

AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING 

DESCRIPTION 

Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in steering wheel and electrically connected to SRSCM via clockspring. It 
protects the driver from danger by deploying a bag when frontal crash occurs. The SRSCM determines 
deployment of Driver Airbag (DAB). 

COMPONENTS 

Fig. 1: Identifying Driver Side Air Bag Module Components 
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CAUTION: 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.

 

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REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.  

2. Remove the airbag module mounting bolts. 

Fig. 2: Locating Airbag Module Mounting Bolts 
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3. Disconnect the horn connector (A). 

Fig. 3: Identifying Horn Connector And Connector Locking Pin 
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4. Release the connector locking pin (B), then disconnect the driver airbag module connector (C). 

5. Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column cover. Refer to STEERING COLUMN / 

CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place 

with the pad cover face up.

 

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SHAFT .  

6. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Clock Spring And Horn Connector 
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INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes. 

Fig. 5: Disconnecting Negative Cable From Battery 
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2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.  

3. Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring.  

4. Set the clock spring on neutral position and after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, 

install the clock spring.  

5. Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING COLUMN / 

SHAFT .  

6. Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector and horn connector, then install the Driver Airbag 

(DAB) module on the steering wheel. 

 

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