In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning
Warning: When carrying an undeployed inflator module:
Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector.
Make sure the air bag opening points away from you.
When storing an undeployed inflator module:
Make sure the air bag opening points away from the surface on which
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Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the ca ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rear side rail in corresponding locations to fit the remaining
original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a
gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the
serv ...