Air Bag: Description and Operation

AIR BAG MODULES
The driver air bag, located on steering wheel, contains air bag cushion and its supporting components. The driver inflator is mounted on back of module housing. When supplied with proper electrical signal inflator assembly will produce a gas and discharge it directly into cushion. A protective cover is fitted to front of driver air bag module.

The passenger air bag module is mounted to instrument panel retainer, knee bolster and glove compartment. The passenger inflator assembly is inside module housing. When supplied with proper electrical signal inflator will produce a gas and discharge it directly into cushion. A protective cover is fitted over air bag module.