Kia Forte: Airbag Module / Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring

Driver Airbag (DAB)

The Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected to SRSCM via the clock spring. It protects the driver by deploying the airbag when frontal crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of the Driver Airbag (DAB).

Clock Spring

This is a delivery equipment that delivers operation signal which generated from the sensors on front and side of vehicle to airbag module inplater (gas generating equipment) through inner cable.

Also it delivers operation signal of steering wheel remote control switch and horn to corresponded system through inner cable.

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.

Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering wheel.

If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it may affect the number of circulation of steering wheel and damage the cable inside the clock spring.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal .

After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.

While turning the steering wheel to left and right, press the parts marked A (3 red dotted circles) under the steering wheel and then remove the airbag module.

After disconnecting the horn connector (A) and airbag module connector (B), remove the airbag module from steering wheel.

The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.

Remove the steering wheel.

(Refer to Steering System - "Steering wheel")

Loosen the screws (A) and remove the steering column shroud.

After disconnecting the clock spring connectors (A), remove the clock spring.

Set the front tires straight-ahead before assembling the steering wheel.

If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, the number of circulation of steering wheel may be affected or the cable inside the clock spring may be damaged.

Factory setting for the clock spring is neutral.

1) If white cable is visible through the product's 10 O' Clock Neutral Check Window, then the spring is at neutral. 2) If white cable is not visible through the product's 10 O' Clock Neutral Check Window, then manually adjust the setting to neutral. Neutral Check Window : Normal Neutral Check Window : Fault White cable is visible through 10 O' Clock Neutral Check Window White cable is not visible through 10 O' Clock Neutral Check Window

Set the clock spring in center before assembling it to a steering wheel.

If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it may affect the number of circulation of steering wheel and damage the cable inside the clock spring. Damage to the clock spring may cause electric malfunctions in airbag warning lamp, horn, handsfree, auto cruise, heated wire and heated steering, and noise from turning the steering wheel.

Install on the steering column after checking the clock spring is on neutral range.

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

Install the steering wheel column shroud and the steering wheel.

Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector, and then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.

• Make airbag and horn wire to be fixed by using band clips(A) in steering wheel. • Assemble with pushing it to the middle of air bag wire module. • Make sure the airbag wire not to be jammed in inner structure of wheel when DAB module is assembled on wheel.

Connect the battery negative cable.

Check if the steering wheel remote control, airbag system and horn are normally operating after turning the handle all the way left and right when installing air bag module is done.

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.

Check the airbag module for dents, cracks or deformities.

Check hooks and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.

Check airbag inflator case for dents, cracks or deformities

If, as a result of the following checks, even one abnormality is discovered, replace the clock spring with a new one.

Check connectors and protective tube for damage, and terminals for deformities.