996803980036XL Porsche Airbag

This part's job is pretty straightforward – it rapidly inflates during a moderate to severe frontal collision to cushion you, the driver, and help prevent you from hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. It works alongside the seatbelt, they're really designed to work together as a system. Inside, it's got sensors and a small explosive charge, but don't worry, that’s all carefully controlled by the car's computer. It also includes the airbag itself, which is usually a nylon fabric, and the housing that keeps everything together. It’s a critical component of your vehicle’s safety system. Basically, it's one of the first lines of defense in a crash. Sensors throughout the car detect a sudden deceleration – a really hard impact. If the impact meets a certain threshold, the car's computer sends a signal to this airbag to inflate. It happens incredibly quickly, within milliseconds. It’s all integrated with other safety features, like the seatbelt pretensioners. This is absolutely vital for your safety. Without a functioning driver airbag, you’re significantly increasing your risk of serious injury in a collision. It doesn’t eliminate the risk, of course, seatbelts are still the first defense, but it acts like a shield during an impact, softening the blow. You’ll notice if it’s been deployed, there’ll be a warning light on the dashboard, and it'll obviously need replacing. If that light is on, or if you've been in any kind of accident, getting this sorted out is a priority. If you're looking for a replacement, places like Fixparts Online carry these, and make sure whatever you buy is the correct part for your specific make and model. Choose quality: Driver Airbag (MPN 996803980036XL) has a 12-month warranty!

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