Passenger-Side Air Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Passenger-side air bag module consists of an inflatable air bag, 2 gas generators, and 2 ignitors. The air bag module is mounted in place of glove box, and includes a knee bolster. The 2 gas generators are ignited 15 milliseconds apart to achieve a slower inflation of air bag. The air bag will be fully inflated in about 35 milliseconds. The gas is then quickly released by a filtered ventilation area on windshield side of air bag, causing air bag to collapse.

A 2-pin connector, with gold-plated terminals, is mounted to inflator unit at rear of air bag module. If 2-pin connector is disconnected for any reason, a safety shorting spring inside connector spreads open to touch both terminals, preventing accidental operation of system by static electricity or careless handling.