Restraints Airbag System
Side Airbag Sensors
• The side airbag sensors are installed under the vehicle on the door sills, close to the B-
pillar. A rigid metal cover protects the sensors against any damage during off-road
driving.
• The side airbag sensor measures the acceleration / deceleration of the vehicle during a
side impact and transmits this information to the SAS control module.
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1 Protection cover 2 Side airbag sensor
Side Airbags
• The BT-50 is equipped with side airbags, which protect the head and chest area of the
occupants during a side impact. The operation is similar to that of the MX-5 (NC).
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1 Inflator 3 Airbag
2 Module cover 4 Side airbag module
Service Training BT-50 08-5