Air Bag: Description and Operation

WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE THE DRIVER/PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULES, THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE MODULES.

Airbag System Component Location:

Driver Airbag Module
The Driver Airbag Module is packaged in the steering wheel. It contains the airbag cushion and its supporting components. The drivers airbag module contains a housing to which the cushion and inflator are attached and sealed. A membrane horn switch is integral to the airbag module cover.

The driver side inflator assembly is mounted from the back of the module housing. When supplied with the proper electrical signal the inflator assembly will produce a gas and discharge it directly into the cushion. A protective cover is fitted to the front of the Driver Airbag Module and forms a decorative cover in the center of the steering wheel. This cover incorporates the integral horn switch. The driver airbag module is mounted directly to the steering wheel.

Passenger
The Passenger Airbag Module is located beneath the instrument panel and pad assembly.

The passenger inflator assembly is within the module housing. The module is mounted to the upper and lower instrument panel. When supplied with the proper electrical signal the inflator will produce a gas and discharge it directly into the cushion. Upon deployment, the instrument panel upper cover will tear open and allow the passenger airbag to fully inflate.