Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Air Bag: Description and Operation
Passenger's Side Airbag
DESCRIPTION
The airbag door on the instrument panel above the glove box is the most visible part of the passenger side airbag system. Located under the airbag
door are the airbag cushion and its supporting components. The airbag module includes a housing to which the cushion and inflator are attached
and sealed. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in any way damaged.
OPERATION
The inflator assembly is mounted to the back of the airbag module. The inflator seals the hole in the airbag cushion so it can discharge the gas it
produces directly into the cushion when supplied with the proper electrical signal. The airbag door is secured to the airbag module and the
instrument panel base, and has predetermined breakout lines concealed beneath its decorative cover. Upon airbag deployment, the airbag door will
split at the breakout lines and the door will pivot out of the way.
