Air Bag: Locations

Side (Thorax) Airbag Modules
The driver and passenger side (thorax) airbags are mounted to the front seat backrest frame and are designed to protect the ribs and upper internal organs during side impacts. The modules are side specific (i.e. a right hand module must be fitted to a right hand seat and a left hand module must be fitted to a left hand seat).


Side 'Thorax' Airbags
Side 'Thorax' airbags are mounted on the outboard edge of the seat backrest frame.

Passenger Airbag Module
The passenger front airbag module is located above the stowage tray, directly in front of the passenger seat. The airbag module is mounted to the body cross car beam by means of four Torx bolts, which are capable of withstanding the forces of deployment.


Drivers Airbag Module
The driver's airbag is of a two-stage design and attached to the steering wheel by two captive bolts. Electrical connection to the MRS control unit is provided via the rotary coupler.

Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS2)




The head airbag, known as the Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS2) offers the vehicle occupants in the front and rear additional protection from impacts. The airbag is located behind the interior trim above the door and rear side glass. The igniter/gas generators are fixed to the body rear inner side panels in the luggage compartment. The airbag itself is tethered to the body by two securing straps and bolts, one at the A post, the other on the C post. In between the two tether points, the airbag is held in place with six plastic clips, which are designed to break apart as the airbag inflates. The center portion of the folded airbag is retained on a metal bracket which itself is secured to the body by two bolts and located at the top of the B post.