Side Airbag

Side Airbag
The side airbags in the doors reduce the risk of occupant injury in the torso region of the body in the case of a side on crash. The side airbags are folded into an aluminum housing with a plastic cover behind the door trim. In the area of the side airbag in the door trim is a tear seam.
The side airbags are secured to the inner door panel with 3 screws. The plastic cover has defined breaking points.
In a side impact of sufficient severity, the side airbag is triggered. The side airbag exits through the split line and deploys between the door and the seat occupants.