Passenger Air Bag Module

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

The passenger air bag module is mounted in the RH position of the instrument panel above the glove compartment. The passenger air bag module consists of the following components:
- inflator
- air bag
- reaction housing with mounting hardware
- trim cover

Inflator
The passenger air bag inflator operates as follows:
- An igniter inside the inflator converts electrical energy to thermal energy (heat), causing ignition of the gas generant.
- The ignition reaction causes combustion of the potassium nitrate gas generant, producing nitrogen to fill the bag.
- The passenger air bag module is much larger than the driver air bag module; more gas is released from the passenger air bag inflator to fill the larger passenger air bag.
- It is a component of the passenger air bag module and is not serviceable.

Air Bag
The passenger air bag:
- is constructed of nylon.
- fills to a volume of approximately 0.145 cubic meter (5.1 cubic feet).
- is not a serviceable item.

Reaction Housing
The reaction housing:
- is constructed of aluminum with steel end caps.
- supplies support for the inflator.
- provides a reaction surface for the passenger air bag module.
- is used to attach the trim cover with tethers.
- contains rivet nuts that attach the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel.
- is not a serviceable item.

Trim Cover
The cast skin and foam trim cover:
- is textured to match the surface of the instrument panel.
- is attached to the reaction housing with two nylon web straps and to the instrument panel with spring clips.
- disengages from the instrument panel when the air bag inflates and moves out of the way during deployment.
- is not a serviceable or repaintable item.