Caution: Proper operation of the 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 in a collision
or deployment 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. |
