Suzuki Baleno Manual page 1108

9J-8 AIR BAG SYSTEM
1. Inflatable bag
2. Trim cover
1. Inflator
2. Ignition compound
DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
The driver air bag (inflator) module consists of an inflatable bag, an
inflator and a trim cover, and is mounted to the center of the steer-
ing wheel.
The driver inflatable bag is made of nylon material and coated with
neoprene only on its inside surface.
3. Steering wheel
4. Inflator
The driver inflator consists of a squib circuit, an ignition compound
and a gas generant.
When a collision occurs, the deployment current from SDM flows
through the squib circuit to ignite the ignition compound by which
the gas generant ignites instantly.
As the gas generant burns, a large amount of nitrogen gas is gener-
ated and deploys the inflatable bag quickly.
3. Squib circuit
4. Gas generant
When the inflatable bag deploys, its expansion force causes the
trim cover.
Nitrogen gas in the inflatable bag is let out through two exhaust
holes in the back of the bag at the right and left.
1. Inflatable bag
2. Hole
WARNING:
D Never attempt to disassemble or repair the driver air
bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is found, be
sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
D Be sure to read "SERVICE PRECAUTIONS" and "HAN-
DLING PRECAUTIONS" before starting to work and
observe every precaution during work. Neglecting
them may result in personal injury or undeployment of
the air bag when necessary.