Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
Air Bag: Description and Operation
Canopy
AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to provide increased collision protection for front seat and second row outboard occupants
in addition to that provided by the three-point safety belt system. Safety belt use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to receive the full
advantage of the SRS. This vehicle line contains dual stage deployment (advanced restraint system) driver and front passenger air bag modules. These
vehicles can also be equipped with optional safety canopies that deploy from the A-pillar to the C-pillar upon a side impact or if a rollover condition is
detected. A unique restraints control module (RCM) is used on these vehicles which will detect a potential rollover condition. In addition, a front impact
severity sensor is mounted to the radiator support bracket, a seat position sensor is mounted to the driver seat and a usage detection switch is added to the
front driver and passenger outboard buckles.
Safety Canopy Module
WARNING: Anytime the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A-, B- and C- upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be
replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy
deployment.
NOTE: If the headliner near each B-pillar has the word "AIRBAG" embossed on it, the vehicle is equipped with safety canopy modules.
The side air curtain module or safety canopy:
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is installed as an assembly.
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is mounted above the headliner.
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attaches from the A-pillar frame to the C-pillar frame.
Vehicle With Roof Opening Panel RCM 0810-101 and 0810-102
Vehicles Without Roof Opening Panel
NOTE: There are two different safety canopy modules, one for vehicles equipped with a moon roof and one for vehicles without a moon roof. The
safety canopy modules are NOT interchangeable. If installing a new safety canopy module, the correct safety canopy module MUST be installed for the
vehicle application.
