Lancer LS L4-2.0L SOHC (2002)
Side Air Bag: Description and Operation
System Operation
Driver's Side Air Bag Module
DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
CAUTION: Never disassemble the air bag module.
The driver's side air bag module incorporate 4-spoke steering wheel has been installed. The driver's side air bag module is an assembly part consisting of
air bag, module cover, inflator, and its their fasteners and is installed to the steering wheel. The air bag is made from nylon and inflates by the gas
generating from the inflator. As a passenger is being pressed to the air bag, it deflates discharging gas from two bores at the rear of the air bag to reduce
the shock from the impact. An inflator that does not contain sodium azide has been adopted.
Front Passenger's Side Air Bag Module
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
CAUTION: Never disassemble the air bag module.
The front passenger's side air bag module consists of air bag, inflator, module cover (incorporating the instrument panel pad), and their fasteners.
The air bag is made from nylon and inflates by the gas generating from the inflator. As a passenger is being pressed to the air bag, it deflates discharging
gas from two bores at the rear of the air bag to reduce the shock from the impact.
An inflator that does not contain sodium azide has been adopted.
