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 impact severity, safety belt usage, and driver seat position.
^ will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the Restraints Control Module (RCM).
^ has no subassemblies.

Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module

NOTE: References to side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted and not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag components of the SRS.

The driver seat side air bag module:
^ will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM initiated by the driver seat side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
^ is installed as an assembly.
^ is mounted in the driver seat back.

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 SRS.

The passenger air bag module:
^ is a dual-stage air bag, deploying at one of two different rates depending upon impact severity and safety belt usage.
^ will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM.
^ is installed as an assembly.
^ is mounted in the right side of the instrument panel.

Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module

NOTE: References to side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted and not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag components of the SRS.

The passenger side air bag module:
^ will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM initiated by the passenger seat side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
^ is installed as an assembly.
^ is mounted in the passenger seat back.