Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 1480

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OPERATION
Both side impact airbags are deployed individually by an electrical signal generated by the left or right side impact
sensor to which it is connected through left or right side squib line 1 and line 2 circuits. The hybrid-type inflator
assembly for each airbag contains a small canister of highly compressed inert gas. When the ORC sends the
proper electrical signal to the airbag inflator, the electrical energy creates enough heat to ignite chemical pellets
within the inflator. Once ignited, these chemicals burn rapidly and produce the pressure necessary to rupture a con-
tainment disk in the inert gas canister. The inflator and inert gas canister are sealed and connected to a tubular
manifold so that all of the released gas is directed into the folded airbag cushion, causing the cushion to inflate.
As the airbag cushion inflates it will rip open a predetermined area in the driver or passenger door to form a cushion
to protect the vehicle occupants during a side impact collision. Following the airbag deployment, the airbag cushion
quickly deflates by venting the inert gas through the loose weave of the cushion fabric, and the deflated cushion
hangs down loosely from the door trim panel.