Air bags are not designed to inflate in every collision. There are certain types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low speed impacts. Damage to the vehicle indicates a collision energy absorption, and is not an indicator of whether or not an air bag should have inflated.
Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: Rheostat Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly (A) after disengaging the mounting clip.
4.
Remove the rheostat switch connector (A).
5.
Check ...
Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: Rear Cross Member Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the wheel cap (A).
Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it.
3.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
88.2 ~ 107.8 ...