Air Bag: Description and Operation

Driver Air Bag Module

NOTE: References to the driver air bag module must not be confused with the driver seat side air bag components of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

The driver air bag module:
- is steering wheel mounted.
- is a dual-stage air bag, deploying at one of two different rates depending upon crash severity, safety belt usage, and driver seat position.
- will deploy upon receiving a signal from the Restraints Control Module (RCM).
- has no subassemblies.

Passenger Air Bag Module

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

The passenger air bag module:
- is a dual-stage air bag, deploying at one of two different rates depending upon crash severity, safety belt usage, and passenger seat occupant classification (if equipped with a passenger [1][2]seat occupant sensor).
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the passenger side of the instrument panel.