(EN)
In the case of an airbag covering which comprises an opening flap (9) connected to an interior trim panel (10) via predetermined breaking points (17), a hinge plate (1) which is connected in a planar manner to the opening flap (9) via a hinge flap (2), and a firing channel (14) which is formed from a frame part (4) and hinge plate (1) and forms a combined component (15) with the hinge plate (1), the opening flap (9) is displaced in the direction of the vehicle interior upon opening of the airbag covering by the formation of an expansion fold (6) arranged parallel to the hinge pin (5).