Patent ID: 7775549

Claim:
A roof-lining module for installation in a motor vehicle, comprising: a roof-lining covering for covering an inside of a motor vehicle roof skin, wherein a side of the roof-lining covering faces a vehicle floor; an airbag module secured on the roof-lining covering, wherein the airbag module includes a gas generator, wherein the gas generator extends longitudinally over at least a partial region of the roof-lining covering; a gas lance connected to the gas generator, wherein the gas lance is designed such that the gas lance extends longitudinally along a vehicle longitudinal axis, and is part of the airbag module; and at least one retaining element having at least one loop which encircles the gas lance in a circumferential direction of the gas lance in order to secure the airbag module to the roof-lining covering; and wherein the airbag module includes a gas bag, and wherein the gas bag surrounds the gas lance.