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Driver airbag component description - GF91.60-P-4037SX

MODEL 216.3, 221.0 /1 up to Model Year 8 

Illustrated on model 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Airbag Unit Components
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Location 

The airbag unit is located in the steering wheel.

Task 

The driver is protected from injury in the event of a frontal impact by the airbag unit.

The airbag unit is designed with two stages thus enabling an adjustable deployment to be achieved. Triggering is conducted by the restraint systems control unit (N2/7) igniting the squibs.