9-3 Arc/Aero (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 T) (2004)
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Side Air Bag: Description and Operation
Airbag, Side (333DB, 333PB)
Convertible
Airbag, Side (333Db, 333Pb)
CV
Main function
The purpose of the side airbag is to reduce the effects of a side impact with an airbag which inflates between the passenger's upper body and the door.
The side airbags are specific to the seat and the car they are fitted in:
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Driver, LHD and RHD.
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Passenger, LHD and RHD.
Type
The side airbag consists of a bag and gas generator. The bag is protected by a plastic casing and is mounted in the seat frame with a bracket.
The gas generator consists of a steel housing with an electric detonator, explosive charges, pressurised gas and a gas distribution unit for gas cooling and
pressure distribution.
The gas mixture is 95% argon and 5% helium.
Connection
Pin 30 receives B+ current from the control module during activation. Grounding occurs via pin 31 on the control module for (333Db).
