Side Air Bag: Description and Operation

Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module

NOTE:
- References to seat side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted and not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag components of the SRS.
- When servicing a seat equipped with a seat side air bag module, refer to Seats.

A seat side air bag module provides protection of the thorax area (between the neck and abdomen) of the body, working in conjunction with the head protection provided by a safety canopy module (if equipped). The driver seat side air bag module:
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM initiated by the driver side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the driver seat back.
- is used in conjunction with a safety canopy module (if equipped).

Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module

NOTE:
- References to seat side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted and not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag components of the SRS.
- When servicing a seat equipped with a seat side air bag module, refer to Seats.

A seat side air bag module provides protection of the thorax area (between the neck and abdomen) of the body, working in conjunction with the head protection provided by a safety canopy module (if equipped).

The passenger seat side air bag module:
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM initiated by the passenger side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the passenger seat back.
- is used in conjunction with a safety canopy module (if equipped).