Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Probe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The passenger-side air bag module is mounted in right side of instrument panel, above glove box. When front impact sensor and safing impact sensor close, signaling an impact, air bag igniters trigger inflator.
Since passenger-side air bag is larger than driver-side air bag, inflator contains more gas generant in a different configuration to produce more gas. When air bag is activated, instrument panel trim cover tears at seams and hinges, allowing inflation. Passenger-side air bag module is only serviced as a complete assembly.