CAUTION: Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) sensing
system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return the vehicle
structure to the original production configuration. Not properly repairing
the vehicle structure could cause non-deployment of the air bag(s) in a frontal
collision or deployment of the air bag(s) for conditions less severe than
intended.
After a collision, inspect the following components as indicated.
If any damageis detected, replace the component. If damage to the mounting
points or mounting hardware is detected, repair the component or
replace the hardware as needed.
| • | IP Knee Bolsters and mounting points - Inspect the knee
bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage. |
| • | IP brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting,
buckling, or any other type of damage. |
| • | Seats and Seat Mounting Points - Inspect for bending, twisting,
buckling, or any other type of damage. |
After inspecting the components listed above, proceed to the following
Component Replacement and Inspections if inflator module deployment has occured.
Frontal Inflator Module Deployment
After a collision involving frontal inflator module deployment, replace
the following components.
| • | Inflatable restraint IP module |
| • | Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) |
| • | Inflatable restraint steering wheel module |
Perform additional inspections on the following components.
| • | Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and coil wiring
pigtail - Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive
heat. |
| • | Mounting points and mounting hardware for the inflatable restraint
IP module, SDM, and steering wheel module - Inspect for any damage
and repair or replace each component as needed. |
