Air Bag: Description and Operation
AIR BAG MODULESDRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
The driver air bag module is under the center pad of the steering wheel. The driver air bag module contained an igniter charge and a gas generator to inflate the folded air bag.
The air bag connector contains a shorting bar, which makes the circuit shorted when the connector is disconnected. The shorting bar prevents current from travelling through the driver air bag module during servicing. The shorting bar is disengaged when the connector is connected.
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
The passenger air bag module is on the passenger part of the instrument panel. The passenger air bag module contains an igniter charge and a gas generator to inflate the folded air bag.
The air bag connector contains a shorting bar, which makes the circuit shorted when the connector is disconnected. The shorting bar prevents current from travelling through the passenger air bag module during servicing. The shorting bar is disengaged when the connector is connected.
SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
The side air bag modules are in the driver's and passenger's seats. The side air bag module contains an igniter charge and a gas generator to inflate the folded air bag.
The air bag connector contains a shorting bar, which makes the circuit shorted when the connector is disconnected. The shorting bar prevents current from travelling through the side air bag module during servicing. The shorting bar is disengaged when the connector is connected.