Side Air Bag: Description and Operation

Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module

NOTE:
- References to seat side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted, not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag components of the SRS.
- When servicing a seat equipped with a seat side air bag module, refer to Seats.

A seat side air bag module provides protection of the thorax area (between the neck and abdomen) of the body, working in conjunction with the head protection provided by a side air curtain module (if equipped).

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.
- is used in conjunction with a side air curtain module.

Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module

NOTE:
- References to seat 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 seat side air bag module, refer to Seats.

A seat side air bag module provides protection of the thorax area (between the neck and abdomen) of the body, working in conjunction with the head protection provided by a side air curtain module.

The passenger seat 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.
- is used in conjunction with a side air curtain module.

Side Air Curtain Module

WARNING: Anytime the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A-, B-, C-pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.

The side air curtain module:
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted above the headliner.
- attaches from the A-pillar frame to the C-pillar frame.