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RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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Side Airbag

1 Securing lug
2 Airbag cover

3 Perforated break lines
4 Electrical connector

A side airbag is installed behind the trim panel of each front door. An electrical connector links the squib in the airbag 
to the DCU. The airbag is contained in a metal housing closed by a plastic cover. Perforated lines in the cover, and 
etched lines in the door trim panel, provide weak points that split open in a controlled manner when the airbag deploys. 
When the airbag deploys it covers the adjacent areas of the door above and to the rear of the airbag module.

Side Airbag Deployment

1 Deployment flap
2 Tether strap

3 Airbag