Voyager L4-2.4L VIN B (2001)
Air Bag: Description and Operation
DRIVER AIRBAG
The airbag protective trim cover is the most visible part of the driver side airbag system. The protective trim cover is fitted to the front of the
airbag module and forms a decorative cover in the center of the steering wheel. The module is mounted directly to the steering wheel. Located
under the trim cover are the horn switch, the airbag cushion, and the airbag cushion supporting components. The airbag module includes a housing
to which the cushion and hybrid inflator are attached and sealed. The 2001 Minivan is equipped with driver airbag with dual stage inflators that
include a small canister of highly compressed argon gas. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) uses vehicle crash severity, driver seat belt
switch status (buckled or unbuckled) as inputs to determine the level of airbag deployment. When supplied with the proper electrical signal, the
hybrid inflator or inflators discharge the compressed gas it contains directly into the cushion. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and must be
replaced if deployed or in any way damaged.
WARNING: THE DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS ARGON GAS PRESSURIZED TO OVER 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI). DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE,
INCINERATE, OR BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93 °C
(200 °F). REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR
OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST
NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION: DEPLOYED FRONT AIR BAGS MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE LIVE PYROTECHNIC MATERIAL WITHIN THE AIR BAG
INFLATOR. DO NOT DISPOSE OF 2001 MODEL YEAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS UNLESS YOU ARE SURE OF
COMPLETE DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE REFER TO THE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
DISPOSE OF DEPLOYED AIR BAGS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH STATE, PROVINCIAL, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. USE THE FOLLOWING TABLE TO IDENTIFY THE STATUS OF THE AIRBAG SQUIB.
Airbag Squib Status
1. Using a DRBIII(R) read Airbag DTC's If the following active codes are present:
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
ACTIVE DTC...................................................................................................................................................................................SQUIB STATUS
Driver squib 1 open .........................................................................................................................................................................Status of Airbag is
Driver Squib 2 open .......................................................................................................................................................................................Unknown.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
The airbag door in the instrument panel top cover the glove box is the most visible part of the passenger side airbag system. The airbag door has a
living hinge at the top, which is secured to the instrument panel top cover. Located under the airbag door is the airbag cushion and its supporting
components. The airbag module includes a housing to which the cushion and hybrid inflators are attached and sealed. The 2001 Minivan is
equipped with front passenger airbag with dual stage inflators that include a small canister of highly compressed argon gas. The ORC uses vehicle
crash severity, front passenger seat belt switch status (buckled or unbuckled) inputs to determine the level of airbag deployment. When supplied
with the proper electrical signal, the hybrid inflator or inflators discharge the compressed gas it contains directly into the cushion. The airbag
module cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in any way damaged.
WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS ARGON GAS PRESSURIZED TO 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI). DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE,
