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Service After an Airbag Deployment



STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

DRIVER AIRBAG

After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:

Driver Airbag
Clock Spring Assembly
Steering Wheel
Complete Steering Column Assembly w/Lower Steering Column Coupler

All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be replaced:

Passenger Airbag
Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly

All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

SEAT AIRBAG

After a Seat Airbag has been deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be replaced:

Complete Seat Back Assembly

All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

SEAT BELTS AND TENSIONERS

After a frontal impact where an airbag has been deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be replaced:

Front Seat Belt Buckle (driver and passenger) with integral Tensioners.

All other seat belts should be closely inspected for cuts, tears, fraying, or damage in any way following any frontal impact or airbag deployment. The other seat belts are to be replaced when visible damage is incurred. Inspect the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) child restraint anchors for damage after an impact event and replace as needed.