Air Bag: Description and Operation

Driver Air Bag Module

NOTE: References to the driver air bag module must not be confused with the driver seat side 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 1 of 2 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.

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 supplemental restraint system (SRS).

The passenger air bag module:
- is a dual-stage air bag, deploying at 1 of 2 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.