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Status: Online![align=right]Post #38[size=1]39[/align]Can anyone tell me the physical location of the front Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB) in the 08 T & C ? I plan to get seatcovers and if the SIAB are in the seat back they have to make allowances when the stitch the seatcovers. Parts man at the dealership didn't know, neither did the service advisors. [/align]They are either in the seat back of the front seat, or in the edge of the headliner above the door. [/align]Thanks[/align]

 

DESCRIPTION The seat airbags (also known as thorax airbags) are available only in vehicles manufactured for export markets. These airbags are completely concealed beneath the seat back trim cover on the upper outboard sides of both front seat backs. The airbags are inserted into a sewn pouch on the inside of the trim cover, then secured to the seat back frame by nuts on two studs (3). One stud is located on the stamped metal airbag housing (2), while the second stud is located on the stamped metal airbag housing lower bracket (4). The folded seat airbag cushion is contained within a retainer wrap (1) constructed of the same material as the airbag cushion. The retainer wrap completely encloses the airbag cushion and is engaged over the stud on the housing for retention. The airbag cushion is constructed of a coated nylon fabric. The airbag housing contains the airbag inflator and a heat shield. The airbag inflator is a single-initiator, pyrotechnic-type unit that is secured to and sealed within the airbag housing. The seat airbag is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated jumper wire harness with a connector insulator that connects directly to the inflator initiator. The connector insulators are uniquely keyed and color-coded to ensure they can only be connected to the initiator. The seat airbag cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed, ineffective, or in any way damaged. If the seat airbag is deployed, the seat back frame, the seat back foam cushion, the seat back trim cover and the seat airbag jumper wire harness must also be replaced.



DESCRIPTION Side curtain airbags are standard factory installed equipment in this vehicle for all markets except Mexico. These airbags are passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components, and vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified by a molded identification trim button with the SRS - AIRBAG logo located near the top of each upper B-pillar and C-pillar trim. This system is designed to reduce injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision or a vehicle rollover incident.