Hyundai Tucson: Airbag Module / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

- Description The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.

• Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using a specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury.

1. Passenger Air Bag (PAB)

1.Set the front tires straight-ahead.

2.Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

• After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.

3.Remove the glove box.(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Glove Box")

4.Remove the passenger airbag mounting nuts (A).

5.Disconnect the passenger airbag connectors (A).

6.Remove the main crash pad assembly.(Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

• Replace the crash pad which is damaged while PAB is deployed.

7.Remove the passenger airbag (A) from the crash pad after loosening the mounting bolts.

1.Disconnect the battery negative cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.

2.Place a passenger airbag on the crash pad and tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.4 lb-ft)

3.Install the main crash pad assembly.(Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

4.Connect the passenger airbag connectors (A).

5.Tighten the passenger airbag mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque :3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.4 lb-ft)

6.Install the glove box.(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Glove Box")

7.Reconnect the battery cable (-).

8.After installing the airbag module, confirm proper system operation.

• Switch ON the ignition. The SRS indicator light should turn on for about three-six seconds and then off.