Driver Airbag: Description

The driver airbag protective trim cover is the most visible part of the driver airbag system. The driver airbag is mounted directly to the steering wheel. Located under the airbag cover are the horn switch, the folded airbag cushion, and the airbag cushion supporting components. The resistive membrane-type horn switch is secured within a pocket on the airbag cushion.

The airbag inflator is a non-azide, pyrotechnic-type unit and is secured by four flanged hex nuts to four studs on the airbag cushion retainer ring to the back of the stamped metal airbag housing. A connector receptacle on the driver airbag inflator connects the inflator initiator to the vehicle electrical system through a yellow-jacketed, two-wire pigtail harness of the clock spring.

The driver airbag cannot be repaired and must be replaced if deployed or in any way damaged. The driver airbag cover and horn switch are not serviceable and if found faulty or defective, a complete driver airbag assembly will need to be installed.