Passenger Airbag Module

The passenger front airbag module is of a two-stage design and is located above the glove box, directly in front of the passenger seat. The airbag module is mounted to the body cross car beam. The unit contains a gas generator and igniter module.

Upon deployment, airbag tears the dashboard cover through several predetermined sheer points (dashboard cover would have to be replaced). Once free of the housing and fascia the airbag inflates to its full extent to provide a protective cushion between the front seat passenger and the fascia/windshield.

Vents in the airbag prevent excess pressure bursting the bag and, as soon as the material in the gas generator is exhausted, the airbag deflates.