Hyundai Elantra: Airbag Module / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module
Description and operation
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.
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| 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. |
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Components and components location

1. Passenger airbag (PAB)
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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 main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Main Crash Pad Assembly") |
3. | Loosen the passenger airbag mounting nuts (A). 
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4. | Disconnect the PAB module connector (A). 
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5. | Remove the PAB module (A) after loosening the mounting bolts. 
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| If the crash pad is damaged by the passenger's airbag deployment, replace the crash pad at the same time. |
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| The removed airbag module is placed with the airbag cover side facing up. |
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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 passenger airbag (A) on the crash pad and tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts. Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft) |

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3. | Install the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Main Crash Pad Assembly") |
4. | Connect the PAB module connector (A). 
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5. | Tighten the passenger airbag mounting nuts (A). Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft) |

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6. | Reconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. |
7. | After installing the passenger airbag, 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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Specification
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