Airbag module door tether attachment.

摘要

The installation includes an airbag module assembly including a reaction canister positionable behind an instrument panel, and a breakaway cover formed in the instrument panel. There is a tether having a first end secured to the cover and a second end connectable to the module assembly. There is a tether anchor secured to the second end of the tether. There are members for making a slip-fit engagement between the module assembly and the anchor while providing firm support during cover breakaway resulting from airbag deployment. The engagement member comprises a male connector on one of the anchor and module assembly and a female connector on the other of the anchor and module assembly. The female connector comprises a channel having a sidewall defining a slot through it and the male connector is insertable through an axial open end of the channel.