Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
Air Bag Resistor: Description and Operation
AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to provide increased collision protection for front seat and second row outboard occupants
in addition to that provided by the three-point safety belt system. Safety belt use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to receive the full
advantage of the SRS. This vehicle line contains dual stage deployment (advanced restraint system) driver and front passenger air bag modules. These
vehicles can also be equipped with optional safety canopies that deploy from the A-pillar to the C-pillar upon a side impact or if a rollover condition is
detected. A unique restraints control module (RCM) is used on these vehicles which will detect a potential rollover condition. In addition, a front impact
severity sensor is mounted to the radiator support bracket, a seat position sensor is mounted to the driver seat and a usage detection switch is added to the
front driver and passenger outboard buckles.
Safety Canopy Bridge Resistor
CAUTION:
Do not deactivate the safety canopy module circuit by removing the bridge resistor from the electrical connector.
If the side air curtain or safety canopy bridge resistor is removed, an open circuit fault will be generated by the restraints control module (RCM).
If a restraint system diagnostic tool is installed at the side air curtain or safety canopy electrical connector, a low resistance fault will be generated.
NOTE: If the headliner near each B-pillar has the word "AIRBAG" embossed on it, the vehicle is equipped with safety canopy modules.
The safety canopy bridge resistor:
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is equipped on vehicles without safety canopy modules.
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must not be removed during deactivation.
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is attached to the headliner near the LH D-pillar.
