Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Description & Operation: Notes
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), also known as air bag system, is designed to provide increased accident protection for driver and passenger by deploying air bags in a front-end or lateral (side) collision. The air bag system is designed to be used in conjunction with 3-point seat belts.
The air bag system includes the following components: driver-side air bag module (steering wheel pad), passenger-side air bag module, spiral cable (part of combination switch), right and left seat (side) air bag modules, right and left front head impact air bag modules, right and left front seat belt pretensioners, AIR BAG warning light, air bag sensor assembly (control unit), right and left front air bag sensors, right and left head impact/side air bag sensor assemblies and associated wiring harnesses. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.