The airbag electronics are divided among three locations. The (explosive) "squib" and the airbag itself are, of course, in the steering wheel center. The sensor (accelerometer) is on the transmission tunnel ahead of the ashtray. The "energy accumulator" (just a big capacitor) and one other component are indeed behind the right front passenger kick panel. I had forgotten that so thanks for catching my error. At least there's nothing that needs to be moved for an engine swap.

Jeremy

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