Side Bag Modules - Fiat Bravo/Brava Workshop Manual

Bravo- Brava
1998 range
Electrical equipment
Air Bag - New features
55.
A. Electronic control unit
B. Driver's side satellite sensor
C. Tester
D. Air bag system failure warning light bulb
E. Passenger side satellite sensor
F. Driver air bag module
G. Passenger air bag module
SIDE BAG MODULES
H.
I.
L.
M.
N.
50-pin connector (see pin out)
Passenger presence sensor
Passenger side bag module
Driver's side bag module
Arrows indicating control unit installation di­
rection
The side bag modules fitted to the Fiat Bravo-Brava are fitted by a bracket to the inside of the squab on the
side facing the outside of the structure. This solution is an improvement on the door-mounted version because
the bag is always in optimal position in relation to the occupant regardless of seat position or occupant size.
The side bag modules consist mainly of:
- a bag measuring about 12 litres in volume and made out of permeable cloth that, is able to protect the outer
area of the chest and abdomen;
- a metal case containing a pyrotechnic charge that, when activated by an electric signal, causes gas to emerge
and inflate the bag.
- an extremely light, plastic containment cover for the bag that maintains squab size and appearance while en­
suring the bag emerges easily;
- bracket securing the module to the seat structure.
Side bag module
1. Plastic cover
2. Metal case
3. Side bag module connector
4. Electrical activation lead
5. Squab structure
6. Side bag module compartment
Side bag modules are fitted in the squab trim and do not significantly alter original seat style and size.
A plastic cover in the seat trim over the module opens to allow the bag to inflate.
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