L322 Range Rover System Description and Operation
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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Side Airbag
1 Securing lug
2 Airbag cover
3 Perforated break lines
4 Electrical connector
A side airbag is installed behind the trim panel of each front door. An electrical connector links the squib in the airbag
to the DCU. The airbag is contained in a metal housing closed by a plastic cover. Perforated lines in the cover, and
etched lines in the door trim panel, provide weak points that split open in a controlled manner when the airbag deploys.
When the airbag deploys it covers the adjacent areas of the door above and to the rear of the airbag module.
Side Airbag Deployment
1 Deployment flap
2 Tether strap
3 Airbag