PRE-RELEASE
Airbag, side (333Db, 333Pb)
| Airbag, side (333Db, 333Pb) |
| Main task |
The purpose of the side airbag is to reduce the effects of a side impact with an airbag which inflates between the passenger's upper body and the door.
The side airbags are specific to the seat and the car they are fitted in:
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Driver, LHD and RHD.
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Passenger, LHD and RHD.
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The side airbag consists of a bag and gas generator. The bag is protected by a plastic casing and is mounted in the seat frame with a bracket.
The gas generator consists of a steel housing with an electric detonator, explosive charges, pressurised gas and a gas distribution unit for gas cooling and pressure distribution.
The gas mixture is 95% argon and 5% helium.
| Connect |
Driver: Pin 30 receives B+ current from the control module during activation. Grounding occurs via pin 31 on the control module.
Passenger: Pin 33 receives B+ current from the control module during activation. Grounding occurs via pin 32 on the control module.
