Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections
Important: After any collision, inspect the following
components as indicated. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect
any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair the component or replace
the hardware as needed.
• | The instrument panel (IP) area - inspect for bending, twisting,
buckling, or any other type of damage. |
• | The steering column, inspect for excessive movement (check for shear capsule
separation). |
• | The IP mounting points and brackets - inspect for bending, twisting,
buckling, or any other type of damage. |
• | The seats and seat mounting points - inspect for bending, twisting,
buckling, or any other type of damage. |
• | The door and garnish trim. |
• | The roof and headliner mounting points. |
Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and
Inspections
Important: The following must be replaced after a accident:
• | All occupied seat belts. Refer to Seat Belts. |
• | All occupied seats. Refer to Seats. |
| Important: Inspect all mounting points and mounting
hardware for after a accident.
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• | Mounting points or mounting hardware for the I/P module, steering wheel
module, SDM, and pretensioner - inspect for any damage and repair or replace
each component as needed. |
Sensor Replacement Guidelines
Important: The SIR front/side air bag sensor replacement
policy requires replacing sensors in the area of accident damage. The area of accident
damage is defined as the portion of the vehicle which is crushed, bent, or damaged
due to a collision. An example of this would be a moderate collision where the front
of the vehicle impacts a tree. The SIR front sensor must be replaced.
• | Replace the sensor whether or not the air bags have deployed. |
• | Replace the sensor even if it appears to be undamaged. |
| Important: Sensor damage which is not visible, such
as slight bending of the mounting bracket or cuts in the wire insulation, can cause
incorrect operation of the SIR/side air bag sensing system. Do not try to determine
whether the sensor is undamaged. Replace the sensor. Also, if you follow a diagnostic
trouble code (DTC) table and a malfunctioning sensor is indicated, replace the sensor.
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