Side Air Bag: Description and Operation

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.

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 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.

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.