Side Air Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
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 supplemental restraint system (SRS).
NOTE:
When servicing a seat equipped with a side air bag module, refer to SEATING
article.
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 restraints control module (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.