Air Bag: Description and Operation

NOTE: References to the driver air bag module must not be confused with the seat-mounted air bag components of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).





Driver Air Bag Module
The driver air bag module:
- is installed new as an assembly.
- is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.





Passenger Air Bag Module
The passenger air bag module:
- is installed new as an assembly.
- is mounted in the RH side of the instrument panel.

Side Air Bag Modules

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).

The driver side air bag module:
- is installed new as an assembly.
- is mounted in the driver seat back.

The passenger side air bag module:
- is installed new as an assembly.
- is mounted in the passenger seat back.

Driver and passenger side air bags are attached to the seat backrest frame.

Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. The front seat backrest trim covers are to be installed new. Cleaning is permissible.

If a side air bag deployment took place the seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be replaced. Replace the seat back frame if necessary.