Device with spiral cable (clock spring)

1. Reaction box
2. Gas generator
3. Cushion retainer
4. Cushion
5. Cushion cover

The passenger's Air Bag is enclosed in a container which is secured to a metal frame. The components and principle of operation are the same as for the driver's Air Bag.

The cushion is made of silicone-coated nylon, and when fully inflated its internal volume is about 90 litres. It is folded in a special casing installed above the glove compartment in the dashboard.

At the centre of the casing there are pre-determined fracture lines which allow the centre of the casing to break and the cushion to emerge.

Since the cover is made of plastic, under no circumstances should it be cleaned with acids, abrasives or substances which could in any way attack the surface and impair its functionality.

The gas generator is of the pyrotechnic type and is a solid aluminium cylindrical element.

DEVICE WITH SPIRAL CABLE (CLOCK SPRING)