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An air bag module (12) includes an inflator (20), a canister (24) which contains the inflator (20), and an air bag (18). The air bag module (12) further includes a retainer assembly (26) which contains the air bag (18) in an uninflated condition. The retainer assembly (26) includes a pair of retaine

An air bag module (12) includes an inflator (20), a canister (24) which contains the inflator (20), and an air bag (18). The air bag module (12) further includes a retainer assembly (26) which contains the air bag (18) in an uninflated condition. The retainer assembly (26) includes a pair of retainers (210,212) that are fastened together with an edge portion (192) of the air bag (18) retained between the retainers (210,212). The retainer assembly (26) and the canister (24) are fastened to each other in an assembled relationship in which an inlet opening (196) in the air bag (18) is aligned with an outlet opening (112) in the canister (24). The retainer assembly (26) and the canister (24) snap together into a mechanically interlocked condition when they are moved into their assembled relationship. The inflator (20) and the canister (24) also snap together into a mechanically interlocked condition when the inflator (20) is moved into the canister (24).

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Apparatus for restraining a vehicle occupant, said apparatus comprising: a canister having an outlet opening; an inflator having an installed position in said canister; an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint having an edge portion defining an inlet opening; a retainer assembly comprising means for

Apparatus for restraining a vehicle occupant, said apparatus comprising: a canister having an outlet opening; an inflator having an installed position in said canister; an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint having an edge portion defining an inlet opening; a retainer assembly comprising means for containing said restraint in an uninflated condition, said retainer assembly including a pair of retainers; first fastener means for fastening said retainers to each other with said edge portion of said restraint being retained between said retainers; and second fastener means for fastening said retainer assembly and said canister to each other in an assembled relationship in which said inlet opening is aligned with said outlet opening; said second fastener means snapping into a locked condition to establish a mechanical interlock between said retainer assembly and said canister upon movement of said retainer assembly and said canister into said assembled relationship.