Air Bag Module 

Air Bag Basics

FRONT IMPACT
A Flash video animation showing a Top Front - video shows top-down view of vehicle with signals passing along wires from sensors to air bag switches as front sensor encounters barrier, air bag deploys
 
SIDE IMPACT
A Flash video animation showing a Top side - video shows top-down view of vehicle with signals passing along wires from sensors to air bag switches as side sensor encounters barrier, air bag deploys
 
  • The air bag module consists of the air bag and its inflators.
  • In a moderate to severe crash, the inflators fill the air bag with harmless gas to create a cushion-like restraint that helps protect an occupant from striking the vehicle's interior.
  • The driver frontal air bag is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
  • The passenger frontal air bag is located in the instrument panel, more commonly known as the dashboard.
  • Side-impact air bags can be located in the seat back, the door or the overhead roof rail.