Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
Side Air Bag: Description and Operation
Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module
NOTE:
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References to seat side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted and not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag
components of the SRS.
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When servicing a seat equipped with a seat side air bag module, refer to Seats.
A seat side air bag module provides protection of the thorax area (between the neck and abdomen) of the body, working in conjunction with the head
protection provided by a safety canopy module (if equipped).
The driver seat side air bag module:
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will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM initiated by the driver side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
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is installed as an assembly.
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is mounted in the driver seat back.
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is used in conjunction with a safety canopy module (if equipped).
Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module
NOTE:
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References to seat side air bag modules refer to the seat-mounted and not to the steering wheel or instrument panel mounted air bag
components of the SRS.
-
When servicing a seat equipped with a seat side air bag module, refer to Seats.
A seat side air bag module provides protection of the thorax area (between the neck and abdomen) of the body, working in conjunction with the head
protection provided by a safety canopy module (if equipped).
The passenger seat side air bag module:
-
will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the RCM initiated by the passenger side impact sensor and internal RCM circuitry.
-
is installed as an assembly.
-
is mounted in the passenger seat back.
-
is used in conjunction with a safety canopy module (if equipped).