Passenger's Front Air Bag

1995 BMW 318is AutomaticSECTION Passenger's Front Air Bag

The passenger's front airbag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box.

The airbag consists of:Β 

  • Pressure accumulator/gas generator.
  • Two ignition capsules - for two stage activation.
  • Propellant gas of - 13.5% hydrogen/86.5% oxygen.
    Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Front Air Bag
    G03403405Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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