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.
- When servicing a seat equipped with a side air bag module, refer to Seats.

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.
- When servicing a seat equipped with a side air bag module, refer to Seats.

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.