Sensor Replacement Guidelines

SIR sensor replacement policy requires replacement of the sensors in the area of accident damage only.

The area of accident damage is defined as that area of the vehicle which is crushed, bent or damaged in other ways. An example might be a significant front-end collision in which forward portions of vehicle have contacted another vehicle, tree, guardrail, etc. In this example, a sensor on the front of the vehicle, such as the radiator tie bar would require replacement, since that portion of the vehicle was damaged in the accident.

Sensors in the area of accident damage should be replaced even if those sensors do not appear to be damaged. Do not attempt to determine whether a sensor is satisfactory. Always replace it if it is in the area of accident damage.

Also, if a sensor is in an area of accident damage but the SIR system has not been deployed, replace the sensor. The sensor bracket may be slightly bent, wiring may be damaged, etc., and the sensor might not work properly in another collision. Again, do not attempt to determine whether a sensor is satisfactory. Always replace it if it is in the area of accident damage.