Passenger Air Bag Module
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passenger air bag module cover |
| 2 | Passenger air bag module retainer |
| 3 | Passenger air bag module container |
| 4 | Passenger air bag module inflator |
The passenger air bag module is controlled by the RCM, which chooses between single or dual stage deployment depending on the occupant status and the crash severity. It consists of a two stage inflator with two air bag electrical connectors to accommodate the two stage inflation.
The heated gas inflator consists of a high pressure mix of clean air and hydrogen gas, triggered by two separate ignition squibs. It produces a controlled generation of clean gas to rapidly fill the air bag. It is classified as a stored flammable gas (not as an explosive) and, as such, has less restrictive storage and transportation requirements. It produces a very clean burn and almost no particulates and is almost free of any toxins, making disposal or recycling much easier.