Description
Product Overview
This passenger airbag is designed specifically for Citroën Xsara models, providing an essential safety feature to help protect front-seat passengers during collisions. Manufactured to meet PSA standards, it ensures reliable deployment and occupant protection.
Function and Importance
The airbag inflates rapidly upon impact, cushioning the passenger and reducing the risk of injury. It plays a critical role within the vehicle’s overall safety system and is directly connected to the car’s crash sensors.
Compatibility and Application
Compatible with Citroën Xsara models equipped with the specified safety system and color coded as HZE – Tramontane. Ideal for mechanics or DIY enthusiasts performing interior safety system repairs or replacements.
Installation Tips
Replacement requires careful disconnection of the vehicle’s battery and adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidental deployment. Typically mounted within the dashboard on the passenger side, removal involves detaching decorative panels and unscrewing the airbag module before installing the new unit.
Common Issues and Maintenance
Airbags may become non-functional due to electrical faults, dashboard damage, or after a prior deployment. If the airbag warning light appears on the dashboard, it is crucial to have the system inspected and repaired promptly to maintain occupant safety.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: PSA (Peugeot Société Anonyme)
- Model: Citroën Xsara
- Product Codes: 9642313680, 8216X5
- Additional Numbers: NFP, HZE – Tramontane (color)