Air Bag System

REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER A COLLISION

ACCIDENT WITH OR WITHOUT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - COMPONENT INSPECTIONS

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.
- 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 side impact air bag(s) in a side impact collision or deployment of the side impact air bag(s) for conditions less severe than intended.

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 steering column - Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection in Steering Wheel and Column.
- The I/P knee bolsters and mounting points - Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- The I/P brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- The seat belts - Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision in Seat Belts.
- The I/P cross car beam - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- The I/P 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.

Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections

After a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components:
- Inflatable restraint front end sensor
- Inflatable restraint I/P module
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
- Inflatable restraint side impact module (seat air bag) if deployed

Perform additional inspections on the following components:
- Steering wheel module coil and the coil wiring pigtail - Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
- Mounting points or mounting hardware for the I/P module, steering wheel module, and SDM - Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.