Range Rover P38
75
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
NEW RANGE ROVER
10
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Driver and passenger front airbag modules
The driver’s front airbag module is located in the
steering wheel and the passenger front airbag is
located above the glovebox, within the fascia directly
in front of the passenger seat. Both driver and
passenger front airbags are activated by a control
signal from the SRS DCU in the event of a frontal
collision. The modules house a folded nylon fabric
bag, the gas generant capsules and an igniter squib.
When a severe frontal impact is detected by the DCU,
electronic switches are closed causing a small
electrical current to be applied to the igniter squib. The
igniter is activated to produce heat and cause the gas
pellets to generate nitrogen gas which quickly inflates
the nylon bag.
NOTE: Driver and passenger front airbag
modules must be replaced at 10 year
intervals.
DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE
1. Polyurethane cover
2. Housing
3. Electrical connector
The driver’s airbag module is attached to the steering
wheel by four captive bolts. Electrical connection to
the SRS DCU is provided via the rotary coupler.