Seat Side Thorax Air Bag Modules
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The seat side thorax air bag module is a new component being introduced on this vehicle. A seat side thorax 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 side air curtain module. A seat side thorax air bag module is physically smaller than a seat side air bag module. Although a seat side thorax air bag module and a seat side air bag module are similarly mounted to the front seat backrests, the modules are not interchangeable. Vehicles equipped with seat side thorax air bag modules will also be equipped with side air curtain modules.
The seat side thorax air bag module:
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the restraints control module (RCM) initiated by the side impact sensors and internal RCM circuitry.
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the front seat backrests.
- is used in conjunction with a side air curtain.
- is not interchangeable with a seat side air bag module.