Air Bag: Description and Operation

Driver And Passenger Air Bag Module Inflator:

The driver, passenger and side air bag modules consist of the following components which cannot be disassembled:
^ inflator
^ bag
^ container
^ cover

The inflator is screwed into a metal cup-shaped container. The bag is then folded on top of the inflator and the whole subassembly is enclosed by the cover.

The driver air bag module is fitted to the steering wheel, the cover forming the outer surface of the steering wheel boss. The cover has invisible split lines' moulded in its surfaces allowing the air bag to easily exit through the cover when the system deploys.

The passenger air bag module is located above the glove compartment and is integrated into the instrument panel top to provide an unobtrusive appearance. The cover is a one piece moulding, which is attached to the instrument panel along its upper edge, the lower edge is attached to the instrument panel by two plastic retainers. As the air bag deploys the cover is forced free of the retainers, but remains attached to the instrument pad panel along its upper edge.







The side air bag module(s) are integrated into the front seat backrests providing an unobtrusive appearance. The unique seat cover has been designed to accommodate air bag deployment. When the side air bag is deployed the stitched seam of the seat cover adjacent to the side air bag module splits, allowing the air bag to exit the seat backrest unobstructed.