Side Airbag Module
WARNING:
Tempering with side airbag module creates the risk of an injury from unexpected deployments. Therefore, the driver side airbag module should never be disassembled.
The side airbag modules are in the driver's and passenger seats. The side airbag module contains an igniter charge and a gas generator to inflate the folded airbag.
The airbag connector contains a shorting bar, which makes the circuit shorted when the connector is disconnected. The shorting bar prevents current from travelling through the side airbag module during servicing. The shorting bar is disengaged when the connector is connected.