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Air Bag: Description and Operation

Driver Air Bag Module
The driver air bag module:
^ is steering wheel mounted.
^ is a dual-stage air bag, deploying at one of two different rates depending upon impact severity, safety belt usage, and driver seat position.
^ will deploy upon receiving a signal from the Restraints Control Module (RCM).
^ has no subassemblies.

Passenger Air Bag Module
The passenger air bag module:
^ is a dual-stage air bag, deploying at one of two different rates depending upon impact severity, safety belt usage, and passenger seat occupant classification (if equipped with a passenger seat occupant sensor).
^ is installed as an assembly.
^ is mounted in the passenger side of the instrument panel.