Air Bag: Description and Operation

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

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 signal 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 supplemental restraint system (SRS).
- When installing a new driver seat side air bag module after deployment, refer to Seats.

The driver seat side air bag module:
- will deploy upon receiving a signal from the restraints control module (RCM) initiated by the driver side impact sensor.
- 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 passenger seat side air bag components of the 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 impact severity, safety belt usage, and passenger seat occupant classification (if equipped with a passenger seat occupant sensor).
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the passenger 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 supplemental restraint system (SRS).
- When installing a new passenger seat side air bag module after deployment, refer to Seats.

The passenger seat side air bag module:
- will deploy upon receiving a signal from the restraints control module (RCM) initiated by the passenger side impact sensor.
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the passenger seat back.