How does the Saab side airbag system work?

How does the Saab side airbag system work?

A side airbag is also activated for the driver or front seat passenger on the side of the impact. The airbag system, together with the seat-belts, anti-submarining protection, steering column assembly and SAHR (Saab Active Head Restraint), is a complete system which minimises driver and passenger injury in the event of a collision.

What kind of airbags are in a Saab 9-3?

The car is fitted with a two-stage driver airbag, two-stage passenger airbag, side airbags in the front seats. Belt tensioners for driver and passengers and for the outer seats in the rear, and roll bars for rollover protection.

What does the glove box do in a Saab 9-3?

The glove box acts as a knee shield for the front seat passenger. If a side impact occurs, an inflatable curtain is deployed in order to protect the heads of the front and rear seat passengers. A side airbag is also activated for the driver or front seat passenger on the side of the impact.

Where are the belt tensioners on a Saab 9-3?

The belt tensioners are located in the door sills by the B-pillars. The inflatable curtain is located between the A and C-pillar under the headlining on the LH and RH sides. The entire system is controlled by an airbag control module (ACM) located on the exhaust tunnel between the front seats.

Do you need to remove the door panel on a Saab?

1A Auto shows you how to remove or replace the interior door panel trim on your vehicle. You need to remove the door panel for a number of different repairs, for example door handles, window regulators, power window motors, door locks and more. This video applies to the Saab 9-3, years 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, and 11.

A side airbag is also activated for the driver or front seat passenger on the side of the impact. The airbag system, together with the seat-belts, anti-submarining protection, steering column assembly and SAHR (Saab Active Head Restraint), is a complete system which minimises driver and passenger injury in the event of a collision.

The car is fitted with a two-stage driver airbag, two-stage passenger airbag, side airbags in the front seats. Belt tensioners for driver and passengers and for the outer seats in the rear, and roll bars for rollover protection.

The glove box acts as a knee shield for the front seat passenger. If a side impact occurs, an inflatable curtain is deployed in order to protect the heads of the front and rear seat passengers. A side airbag is also activated for the driver or front seat passenger on the side of the impact.