Side Bag Modules - Fiat 1998 Marea Service Manual

Marea- Marea Weekend
1999 range
A. Electronic control unit
B. Driver's side impact recognition sensor
C. Tester
D. Air bag system failure warning light bulb
E. Passenger side impact recognition sensor
F. Driver's air bag module
G. Passenger air bag module

SIDE BAG MODULES

The side bag modules fitted to the Fiat Marea - Marea Weekend are fitted by a bracket to the inside of the
squab on the side facing the outside of the structure. This is an improvement on the version where the
modules are fitted to the door 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
ensuring the bag emerges easily;
- bracket securing the module to the seat structure.
Side bag module
The side bag modules are fitted to the seat trim and do not alter the style or size of the original seat sig-
nificantly.
A plastic cover in the seat trim over the module opens to allow the bag to inflate.
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Electrical equipment
50-pin connector (see pin out)
I.
Passenger presence sensor
L.
M. Passenger side bag module
N. Driver's side bag module
P. Arrow indicating control unit installation
direction
1. Copertura in plastica
2. Scatola metallica
3. Connettore del modulo Side bag
4. Cavo elettrico di attivazione
5. Struttura schienale
6. Vano modulo Side bag
Air Bag - New features
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