Passenger Side Air Bag Module

NOTE: The passenger side air bag module is serviced as a complete assembly. Perform proper disposal procedure.

The passenger side air bag module is mounted in the RH position of the instrument panel above the glove compartment. The passenger side air bag module consists of the following components:
- Inflator.
- Airbag.
- Reaction housing with mounting hardware.
- Trim cover.

Inflator

The passenger air bag inflator operates as follows:
- An igniter inside the inflator converts the electrical energy to thermal energy (heat) causing the gas generant to ignite, as with the driver air bag inflator.
- The ignition reaction combusts the sodium azide/copper oxide gas generant to produce nitrogen which fills the air bag.
- Since the passenger side air bag module is much larger than the driver side air bag module, it contains more gas generant in a different inflator configuration to produce more nitrogen gas.
- It is a component of the passenger side air bag module and is not serviceable.

Air Bag

The passenger side air bag:
- Is constructed of ripstop nylon.
- Fills to a volume of about 0.227 cubic meter (8 cubic feet).
- It is not a serviceable item.

Reaction Housing

The steel reaction housing:
- Supplies support for the inflator.
- Provides a reaction surface for the passenger side air bag module.
- Is used to attach the trim cover.
- Contains mounting brackets that attach the passenger side air bag module to the instrument panel.
- Is not a serviceable item.

Trim Cover

The thermo-plastic trim cover:
- Is textured and painted to match the surface of the instrument panel.
- Is constructed with a moulded-in tear seam that separates when the air bag inflates and hinges out of the way during deployment.
- Retains the air bag in the reaction housing during vehicle operation.
- Is not a serviceable item.