X-Type (X400) V6-3.0L (2002)
Air Bag: Description and Operation
Driver Air bag Module
The drivers air bag module:
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The driver air bag module is replaced as an assembly.
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There is no routine maintenance required for this part and there is no serviceable parts.
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The driver air bag module is fitted to the steering wheel, the cover forming the outer surface of the steering wheel boss. The cover has invisible
split lines molded in its surface allowing the air bag to easily exit through the cover when the system deploys.
Passenger Air Bag Module
The passenger air bag module:
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The passenger air bag module is replaced as an assembly.
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There is no routine maintenance required for this part and there is no serviceable parts.
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The passenger air bag module is located above the glove compartment behind the finish panel. The air bag control module will only deploy the
passenger air bag provided that the passenger weight sensor senses that the seat is occupied.
Inflator
The inflator:
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Both driver and passenger air bag inflators have a two stage inflation system, this means there are two air bag connections to be made. The two
connectors are coded to ensure that the correction is made correctly.
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Receives electrical charge when the air bag sensor is activated.
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Contains an igniter that converts the electrical signal to thermal energy (heat), causing the ignition of the inflator gas generant.
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Inflates the air bag after the sodium azide/copper oxide combustion occurs.
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Is a component of the driver air bag module and passenger air bag module and is not replaced separately.
