Question Do I have rear side airbags or rear head curtain airbags in my 2003 Nissan Altima SE?

msuarez919

msuarez919

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Specs say these features are optional. Several sources online state that the rear side airbag seams are very hard to find/see. I'm not even sure what I should be looking for regarding the rear head curtain airbags (not even sure what they are!). Where are these features located in the car (if in fact I do have these features), and most importantly, is it safe to have my 2 kids riding outboard? Can anyone help? Thanks!
 
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ketchupqueen

ketchupqueen

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Check your airbag warnings in your manual, just to be sure, but a 2003 airbag in the rear seat should not interfere with your kids being outboard, at all. :)

Look for airbag labels up around the top of the window, possibly a little back.
 
SavsMom

SavsMom

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In that model of vehicle the side and curtain airbags were optional.

Side airbags deploy from the outboard sides of the seat - these deploy to protect your torso in a crash. Typcially these are found in the front seating positions only, however there are a few car companies that have them in the rear outboard seating positions as well.

Side curtain airbags deploy from the roofline to protect your head in a crash - these cover the 1st, 2nd, and often the 3rd row (if in a van etc).

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In the 2003 Altima side and curtain airbags are optional. You can typically determine if a vehicle has side (torso) airbags by looking on the outboard side of the seat - there is usually a little tag that is labeled "airbag" or "side airbag". Curtain (head) airbags can be a little tricker - if it is equipped with them you might find a stamp that says "curtain airbag" on the inside of the vehicle by the roofline. You could also contact a Nissan dealer, they should be able to determine if your vehicle has the optional airbags by your VIN.
 

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