Side Air Bags
NOTE:
Left side air bag shown, right side air bag is mirror image
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seat backrest frame |
| 2 | Side air bag |
| 3 | Cable |
| 4 | Inflator |
A side air bag is attached to the outside of each front seat backrest frame, under the backrest cover.
The side air bags are handed, and each consist of a moulded plastic case which contains the folded air bag and the inflator. A cable connects the igniter of the inflator to a connector in the main seat harness connector block located under the front edge of the seat cushion.
When the air bag deploys it forces the front edge of the moulded plastic case apart and splits open the backrest cover.
The side air bags use compressed argon as the inflation medium. The inflated volume of each side air bag is 12 liters (0.42 ft3 ).