RS–16SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM – AIRBAG SYSTEM
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2. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
(a) FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
(1) The front airbag sensors are installed on the
right and left radiator supports respectively.
(2) The front airbag sensor uses an electrical type
deceleration sensor.
(3) The deceleration sensor is built into the front
airbag sensor, and the distortion that is created
in the sensor is converted into an electric signal
based on the vehicle deceleration rate during a
frontal collision. Accordingly, the extent of the
initial collision can be detected in detail.
(b) SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
(1) The side airbag sensors are installed on the
bottom of the right and left center pillars
respectively.
(2) The side airbag sensor uses an electrical type
deceleration sensor.
(3) The deceleration sensor is built into the side
airbag sensor, and the distortion that is created
in the sensor is converted into an electric signal
based on the vehicle deceleration rate during a
front side collision. Accordingly, the extent of the
initial collision can be detected in detail.
(c) REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
(1) The rear airbag sensors are installed on the right
and left rear pillars respectively.
(2) The rear airbag sensor uses an electrical type
deceleration sensor.
(3) The deceleration sensor is built into the rear
airbag sensor, and the distortion that is created
in the sensor is converted into an electric signal
based on the vehicle deceleration rate during a
rear side collision. Accordingly, the extent of the
initial collision can be detected in detail.
(d) CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(1) General
• The center airbag sensor assembly is
installed on the center floor under the
instrument panel.
• The center airbag sensor assembly consists
of the deceleration sensor, safing sensor,
ignition control circuit and diagnostic circuit.
• The center airbag sensor assembly receives
signals from the deceleration sensor and
safing sensor built into the center airbag
sensor assembly and front airbag sensor and
determines whether or not the driver airbag,
front passenger airbag, and front seat belt
pretensioners should be activated, and
diagnoses system malfunctions.
