Side Air Bag: Description and Operation

Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module (If Equipped)

NOTE: References to seat side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted and not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag components of the SRS.

NOTE: For additional information, when servicing a seat equipped with a seat side air bag module, see SEATS.

A seat 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. Vehicles equipped with safety canopy modules are equipped with seat side air bag modules.

The driver seat side air bag module:
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM initiated by the driver seat side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the driver seat back.
- is used in conjunction with a safety canopy module.

Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module (If Equipped)

NOTE: References to seat side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted and not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag components of the SRS.

NOTE: For additional information, when servicing a seat equipped with a seat side air bag module, see SEATS.

A seat 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. Vehicles equipped with safety canopy modules are equipped with seat side air bag modules.

The driver and passenger seat side air bag module:
- will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM initiated by the driver seat side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
- is installed as an assembly.
- is mounted in the driver seat back.
- is used in conjunction with a safety canopy module.