Driver Air Bag Module

The driver air bag module:
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.

Steering Wheel Trim Cover
The steering wheel trim cover:
- encases the driver air bag module and horn switch.
- has tear seams that separate to allow inflation of the air bag.
- must not be repainted for any reason.
- is a component of the driver air bag module and is not repaired separately.

Air Bag
The air bag:
- is constructed of nylon.
- is a component of the driver air bag module and is not installed separately.

Inflator
The inflator:
- receives electrical energy when the air bag sensor closes.
- contains an igniter that converts the electrical signal to thermal energy (heat), causing the ignition of the inflator gas generant.
- inflates the air bag with nitrogen gas after the sodium azide/copper oxide combustion occurs.
- is a component of the driver air bag module and is not installed separately.

Mounting Plate and Retainer Ring
The mounting plate and retainer ring:
- attach and seal the air bag to the inflator.
- attach the trim cover.
- mount the entire driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
- are components of the driver air bag module and are not installed separately.

Air Bag Sliding Contact
The air bag sliding contact:
- is mounted on the steering column, behind the steering wheel.
- continuously transfers electrical signals from the driver air bag module to the air bag sensor.