Description

DESCRIPTION





The rearward facing surface of the instrument panel top pad above the glove box is the most visible part of the passenger airbag (1).





The passenger airbag door is concealed behind the instrument panel top pad and above the glove box opening on the instrument panel in front of the front seat passenger. The passenger airbag door is secured on the back of the instrument panel top pad armature.





Located behind the passenger airbag door is the passenger airbag. The passenger airbag is secured by a screw on each side to the instrument panel structural duct and two screws to the cross-car beam. A short four-wire pigtail harness with a keyed, yellow connector insulator connects the two inflator initiators to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the instrument panel wire harness.

The passenger airbag is a multistage airbag. It consists of a magnesium housing, the rectangular fabric airbag cushion, and the airbag inflator. The airbag housing contains the airbag inflator, while the inner cover contains the folded airbag cushion. The inner cover completely encloses the airbag cushion and is permanently retained to the housing. The airbag cushion is constructed of a nylon fabric. The airbag inflator is a dual-initiator, hybrid-type unit that is secured to and sealed within the airbag housing.

The passenger airbag cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed, faulty, or in any way damaged. The passenger airbag door is serviced only as a unit with the instrument panel. If the passenger airbag is deployed, the instrument panel must also be replaced. Use a scan tool and refer to the proper body diagnostic information for diagnosis and testing.