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5.3.5. Side airbag, front

As in the F01, the front side airbags are triggered from the front seat backrests.

The side airbags and the gas generators are located in a plastic housing referred to as the airbag module. This is built into the front seat backrest and is covered by the rear panel.

In the event of activation, the side airbag emerges between the backrest frame and backrest rear panel as it unfolds between the side structure and occupant.

NOTE: It is important that no additional seat covers are installed as they would greatly impair the airbag function or even defeat it entirely.
Fig 1: Identifying Seat With Side Airbag
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COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Side airbag