Air Bag: Description and Operation

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

NOTE: References to the driver air bag module must not be confused with the seat-mounted air bag module components of the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

The driver air bag module:
- is steering wheel mounted.
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM. The restraints control module (RCM) will initiate the flow of current from signals it receives from internal RCM circuitry and internal sensors.
- has no subassemblies.

DRIVER SEAT SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

WARNING: Do not disconnect the wire connector at the side air bag module. This is a permanent connection. Doing so may result in air bag accidental deployment, which may result in personal injury.

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 seat side air bag module:
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the driver seat back.
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM. The restraints control module (RCM) will initiate the flow of current from signals it receives from internal RCM circuitry and the seat side impact sensor.

PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

WARNING: Do not disconnect the wire connector at the side air bag module. This is a permanent connection. Doing so may result in air bag accidental deployment, which may result in personal injury.

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 passenger side air bag module:
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the passenger seat back.
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM. The restraints control module (RCM) will initiate the flow of current from signals it receives from internal RCM circuitry and seat side impact sensor.

PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

NOTE: References to the passenger air bag module must not be confused with the seat-mounted air bag components of the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

The passenger air bag module:
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the passenger side of the instrument panel.
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM. The restraints control module (RCM) will initiate the flow of current from signals it receives from internal RCM circuitry and internal sensors.