Side Air Bag: Description and Operation
SIDE AIR BAG MODULENOTE:
- References to side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted, not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag components of the SRS.
- When servicing a seat equipped with a side air bag module, refer Seats.
A side air bag module provides protection of the thorax area (between the neck and abdomen) of the body, working in conjunction with the head protection provided by a safety canopy module.
The side air bag module:
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM, initiated by the side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the driver or passenger seat backrest.
- is used in conjunction with a safety canopy module.