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PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION

BHE081057030T05

• Consists of the PAD switch, installed on the left side of the dashboard (L.H.D.) or in the console (R.H.D.), the PAD indicator, installed near the center of the dashboard, and the SAS unit.

• With the key inserted, when the PAD switch is turned to the OFF position, electric current A from the SAS unit passes through the PAD switch to ground, thereby forming an off circuit. At the same time, the PAD indicator illuminates and operation (deployment) of the passenger-side air bag module, passenger-side side air bag module, and the passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt is inhibited.

1 | PAD switch is at PASS AIRBAG ON position
2 | PAD switch is at PASS AIRBAG OFF position
3 | PAD indicator
4 | PAD switch
5 | PASS AIRBAG ON
6 | PASS AIRBAG OFF
7 | Electric current A
8 | SAS unit
9 | Passenger-side air bag module
10 | Passenger-side side air bag module
11 | Passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt