Description

DESCRIPTION

FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM





A dual front airbag system utilizes driver and passenger airbags. Both the driver and passenger airbags are certified to new federal regulations, which allows them to deploy with less force than prior airbags. The primary occupant restraints in this vehicle are the seat belts, which require active use by the vehicle occupants. The front airbag system is a supplemental passive restraint that was designed and is intended to enhance the protection for the front seat occupants of the vehicle when used in conjunction with the seat belts.

The driver airbag includes an inflatable airbag and an inflator unit behind a trim cover in the hub area of the steering wheel. The passenger airbag includes an inflatable airbag and an inflator unit behind an airbag door in the instrument panel above the glove box.

The dual front airbag system consists of the following components:

- Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (4)
- Airbag indicator lamp
- Clockspring (2)
- Driver and Passenger seat belt switches (integral to the retractors)
- Knee Blocker Airbag (5)
- Driver and passenger airbags (including the airbag inflators) (1 and 3)
- Wire harness and connections

Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic information to test or diagnose a problem with any component of the front airbag system.

SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SYSTEM

The Side Impact Airbag System utilizes two airbags, one mounted to each front seat back frame. This system is designed to enhance protection of occupants in the event of a side impact collision. The ORC supports the Satellite Acceleration Sensors (SAS), Seat Airbags, and an accelerometer that provides verification of the direction and severity of an impact from the both sides.

BELT TENSIONER SYSTEM





The seat belt system incorporates Tensioner Modules. They are integral to the seat belt retractors (1) and cannot be serviced. If found defective they must be replaced.