Air Bag: Description and Operation

Driver Air Bag Module

NOTE: References to the driver air bag module must not be confused with the side (seat-mounted) air bag components of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

The driver air bag module:
^ is steering wheel mounted.
^ is a dual-stage air bag, deploying at one of two different rates depending upon crash severity, safety belt usage, and driver seat position.
^ will deploy upon receiving a signal from the Restraints Control Module (RCM).
^ has no subassemblies.

Passenger Air Bag Module

NOTE: References to the passenger air bag module must not be confused with the side (seat-mounted) air bag components of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

The passenger air bag module:
^ is a dual-stage air bag, deploying at one of two different rates depending upon crash severity and safety belt usage.
^ will deploy upon receiving a signal from the Restraints Control Module (RCM).
^ is installed as an assembly.
^ is mounted in the passenger side of the instrument panel.