Yes, there is a sensor in the seat that lets the brain in your can know when it is to be activated.
In the seat
The bolt to passenger side airbag on 2002 avalanche are located on the bottom of the airbag.
it is located on the passenger side underneath the seat
My "Passenger Airbag Off" light is illuminated even when I have a passenger is in the right seat. Isn't there a sensor in the right seat that is supposed to turn the airbag on when I have a passenger?
You're not supposed to... it's there for a reason!
You will need to remove the fuse identified as "passenger airbag". the fuse box is located on the driver's side kick panel.
The control module is located under the passenger seat.
The airbag ECU on a Vauxhall Vectra is located in the engine bay. It is on the side of the engine on the passenger side.
behind the dash on the passenger side.
The airbag module for the 1997 Ford F150 is located in the passenger side kick panel below the dash. It is silver and black in coloring.
it is located behind the sift gear between the driver seat and the passenger seat
The passenger airbag on a Mitsubishi L200 can easily be deactivated by flipping the switch located in the glove box. This feature is available to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seat.