Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Kimberly L Ikirt

William M Abramczyk

An airbag module for a vehicle includes a deployment door which snap-fittingly engages the module's container through mating hooks and slots without the need for accessory fastening devices. The deployment door includes a pair of legs which extend along-side the container and exhibits a plurality of tabs which are biased into engagement with the container to releasibly secure the deployment door on the container.

Passenger airbag snap-on deployment door

A air bag module for use in an automobile supplemental passenger restraint system. The air bag module includes a housing serving as a reaction device that contains an inflator, an air bag retainer engaging the inflator, and a folded air bag cushion connected to the air bag retainer. The housing is closed by a cover that serves as a deployment door for the air bag cushion.

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Springboro, OH, United States of America

Kimberly L Ikirt