Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 BMW M5, 2001 BMW 540i, 2001 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Passenger-side air bag module is installed inside instrument panel, above glove box. It is accessible by removing the cover or panel on top of passenger-side air bag module.
Air bag module consists of large inflatable air bag, 2 gas generators, and 2 igniters. Air bag fully inflates in about 35 milliseconds. Gas is then released through a filtered vent on the windshield side of the air bag, causing it to deflate.