Hyundai Elantra: Airbag Module / Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module
Description and operation
Curtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (LH and RH) and protect the driver and passenger from danger when a side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of the curtain airbag by using the side impact sensor (SIS) signal.
Components and components location

Repair procedures
1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. •
| Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
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2. | Remove the roof trim assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Roof Trim Assembly") |
3. | Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector (A). 
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4. | Remove the curtain airbag module (A) after loosening the mounting bolts. 
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1. | Check if the battery (-) cable is disconnected. •
| Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. |
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2. | Place a curtain airbag module and tighten the mounting bolts. Tightening torque : Bolt : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft) |
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| The left and right curtain airbags are identified by the color of the tape and warning sticker on the module as follows. |
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| Left side : red tape (yellow : warning sticker) |
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| Right side : blue tape (orange : warning sticker) |
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| Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If the module is twisted, the airbag module may operate abnormally. |
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3. | Connect the curtain airbag connector. |
4. | Install the roof trim assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Roof Trim Assembly") |
5. | Reconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
6. | After installing the curtain airbag (CAB), confirm proper system operation. •
| Turn the ignition switch ON the airbag warning lamp should be turned on for about 6 seconds and then go off. |
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Repair procedures
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