Passenger-Side Air Bag Module

The passenger-side air bag module is mounted in right side of instrument panel, above glove box. See Figure . When impact sensor and safing sensor close, signaling an impact, air bag igniters trigger inflator.

Since passenger-side air bag is larger than driver-side air bag, inflator contains more gas generant in a different configuration to produce more gas. When air bag is activated, instrument panel trim cover tears at seams and hinges, allowing inflation. Passenger-side air bag module is only serviced as a complete assembly.