SsangYong Korando II (1996-2006 year). Manual - part 411

SSANGYONG  MY2002

8B-60  SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS SYSTEM

KAA8B140

DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE

Removal and installation Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: The SDM can maintain sufficient
voltage to deploy the airbags for 0.15 seconds
after the Ignition is OFF and the airbag fuse has
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disconnected, service cannot begin until one
minute has passed after disconnecting power
to the SDM. If the airbags are disconnected,
service can begin immediately without waiting
for one-minute time period to expire. Failure to
temporarily disable the SRS during service
result in unexpected deployment, personal
injury, and otherwise unneeded SRS repair.

2. Disable the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

Refer to “Disabling the SRS” in this section.

3. Position the steering wheel straight ahead.

4. Remove the driver airbag module mounting bolts.

Installation Notice

Caution: When handling an airbag module,
always keeps the top of the unit facing upward.
This leaves room for the airbag to expand if the
module unexpectedly deploys. Without room
for expansion, a module suddenly propelled
toward a person or object can cause injury or
vehicle damage.

5. Remove the connector from the horn terminal and

the driver airbag module.

6. Remove the driver airbag module.

7. Installation should follow the removal procedure

in the reverse order.

Tightening Torque

8 N•m (71 lb-in)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS SYSTEM  8B-61

SSANGYONG  MY2002

KAA8B050

CLOCK SPRING

Removal and installation Procedure

Caution: The SDM can maintain sufficient voltage
to deploy the airbags for 0.15 seconds after the
Ignition is OFF and the airbag fuse has been
removed. If the airbags are not disconnected, service
cannot begin until one minute has passed after
disconnecting power to the SDM. If the airbags are
disconnected, service can begin immediately
without waiting for one-minute time period to
expire. Failure to temporarily disable the SRS
during service result in unexpected deployment,
personal injury, and otherwise unneeded SRS repair.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the driver airbag module. Refer to “Driver

Airbag Module” in this section.

3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Section 6E,

Steering Wheel and Column.

4. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to

Section 6E, Steering Wheel and Column.

5. Carefully full the instrument panel lower cover.

6. Remove driver side knee bolster.

7. Disconnect the clock spring, horn and remote

audio control connectors at the lower steering
column.

8. Remove the screws and the clock spring from the

steering shaft.

Installation Notice

•

Turning the clock spring more than three turns
clockwise or counterclockwise can damage the
spring.

•

Align the clock spring before installation. Turn
the lobe of the clock spring clockwise to lock
but do not force. Then turn the lobe of clock
spring count clockwise approximately three
turns to the neutral position, with the front of
the wheels straight ahead. Properly align the
pointed marks on the components of the clock
spring.

9. Installation should follow the removal procedure

in the reverse order.

Caution: If the clock spring is not properly
aligned, the steering wheel may not be able to
rotate completely during a turn. Restricted
turning ability can cause the vehicle to crash.
Improper alignment of the clock spring also may
make the supplemental restraint system (SRS)
inoperative, preventing the airbag from
deploying during crash. Both of the out comes
can result in injury.

Tightening Torque

4 N•m (35 lb-in)

SSANGYONG  MY2002

8B-62  SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS SYSTEM

KAA8B160

PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

Removal and installation Procedure

Caution: The SDM can maintain sufficient voltage
to deploy the airbags for 0.15 seconds after the
Ignition is OFF and the airbag fuse has been
removed. If the airbags are not disconnected, service
cannot begin until one minute has passed after
disconnecting power to the SDM. If the airbags are
disconnected, service can begin immediately
without waiting for one-minute time period to
expire. Failure to temporarily disable the SRS
during service result in unexpected deployment,
personal injury, and otherwise unneeded SRS repair.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Section 9E,

Instrumentation/Driver Information.

3. Disconnect the passenger airbag yellow electrical

connector.

4. Remove two nuts form the airbag bracket.

Installation Notice

5. Remove the passenger airbag module from the

instrument panel by pushing back side of
passenger airbag.

6. Installation should follow the removal procedure

in the reverse order.

Tightening Torque

16 N•m (12 lb-ft)

FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

For removal and installation refer to Section 8A, Seat

Belts.

KAA8B210

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS SYSTEM  8B-63

SSANGYONG  MY2002

KAA8B170

AIRBAG MODULE DEPLOYMENT
(IN VEHICLE)

Deploy airbags before disposing of them. If a vehicle to be
scraped, the airbag may be deployed inside the vehicle.

Caution: To avoid injury while deploying an airbag
or a pretensioner in the vehicle, observe the
following precaution:

•

Before deploying the airbags, remove all loose
objects from the airbag’s expansion area.

•

Deploy the airbags with the vehicle doors closed
and the side windows open.

•

Deploy the airbags only in an evacuated area.
Service personnel who must be present during
the deployment should be at least 10 meters (33
feet) in front of the vehicle.

•

Do not connect the voltage source until after
having completed all other preparations for the
deployment of the airbags.

•

Allow a deployed airbag module or pretensioner
to cool for at least 30 minutes before handling.

•

Wear gloves and eye protection during the
disposal procedure.

•

If the deployment fails, disconnect the voltage
source and wait 5 minutes before approaching
the vehicle.

Deployment Procedure

Caution: The SDM can maintain sufficient voltage
to deploy the airbags for 0.15 seconds after the
Ignition is OFF and the airbag fuse has been
removed. If the airbags are not disconnected, service
cannot begin until one minute has passed after
disconnecting power to the SDM. If the airbags are
disconnected, service can begin immediately
without waiting for one-minute time period to
expire. Failure to temporarily disable the SRS
during service result in unexpected deployment,
personal injury, and otherwise unneeded SRS repair.

1. Disconnect both battery cables and place the

battery at least 10 meters (33 feet) from the vehicle.

2. Remove the knee bolster from the steering column.

Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.

3. At the lower steering column, cut the two wires

leading from the supplemental restraint system
(SRS) harness to the clock spring.

4. Strip 13 mm (0.5 inch) of the insulation from the

end of the wires leading to the clock spring.

5. Use two additional wires, each at least 10 meters

(33 feet) long, to reach from the deployment battery
to the inflator module.

6. Strip 13 mm (0.5 inch) of the insulation from the

ends of these two additional wires.