Hyundai Elantra: Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? / Air bag collision sensors

1. SRS control module/Rollover sensor
2. Front impact sensors
3. Side impact sensors (acceleration)
4. Side impact sensors (pressure)
Air bags are not designed to inflate in
every collision. There are certain types
of accidents in which the air bag would
not be expected to provide additional
protection...
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate
in a frontal collision depending on the
severity of impact of the front collision.
Side and curtain air bags
Side and curtain air bags are designed
to inflate when an impact is detected by
side collision sensors depending on the
severity of impact resulting from a side
impact collision...
Other information:
Components[General type]1. Front bumper assembly2. Front bumper side bracket [LH]3. Front bumper side bracket [RH][N Line]1. Front bumper assembly2. Front bumper side bracket [LH]3. Front bumper side bracket [RH]..
Replacement1.Remove the plug hole (A).2.Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the wiper arm (A). Tightening torque : 22.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.3 - 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 - 19.5 lb-ft)3.Disconnect the washer nozzle (A).4.Detach the clips, then remove the cowl top cover (B).5.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips..