Passenger Air Bag Module

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Item Number	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 restraints control module (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.