Major Components Overview

The dual front airbag system consists of the following major components, which are described in further detail elsewhere:

Airbag Control Module - The Airbag Control Module (ACM) is located in a stamped mounting bracket on the floor panel transmission tunnel, below the center of the instrument panel.

Airbag Indicator - The airbag indicator is integral to the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC), which is located on the instrument panel in front of the driver.

Clockspring - The clockspring is located near the top of the steering column, directly beneath the steering wheel.

Driver Airbag - The driver airbag is located in the center of the steering wheel, beneath the driver airbag trim cover.

Driver Knee Blocker - The driver knee blocker is a molded plastic structural unit secured to the back side of and integral to the instrument panel steering column opening cover.

Passenger Airbag - The passenger airbag is located on the instrument panel, beneath the passenger airbag door on the instrument panel above the glove box on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch - The passenger airbag ON/OFF switch is located in a dedicated opening in the upper right corner of the instrument panel cluster bezel, to the right of the center panel outlets of the climate control system.

Passenger Knee Blocker - The passenger knee blocker is a structural reinforcement that is integral to and concealed within the glove box door.

Seat Belt Tensioner - The seat belt tensioner is integral to the front outboard seat belt retractor units on vehicles equipped with dual front airbags.