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This document details the requirements for a seat-mounted Side Impact Airbag Module component (hereinafter referred to as the Module) to be considered for air bag subsystems used on vehicles produced by General Motors Worldwide (GMW). As defined by the responsible Vehicle Engineering Center (hereinafter referred to as VEC), the Module consists of a Side Impact Airbag (SIAB).

Any vehicle level and Module interface requirements contained herein shall be addressed by the VEC. The Module Supplier shall work cooperatively with the responsible VEC and any other component Suppliers in resolving any identified interface, design or function issues. The responsible VEC shall be the final arbiter of any vehicle level and interface requirements.

Mission/Theme. The Module supplements the protection offered by the vehicle structure, seat belt system, and interior trim for side impact collisions. The Module is intended to reduce injury potential in those side impact accidents where there is a significant risk that the occupant might otherwise be seriously injured, meet applicable regulations, and address GM Worldwide performance goals.