Accident With Deployment Components Replacements

Accident with Deployment Components Replacements

All SIR components must be replaced after frontal crash involving airbag deployment. After deployment, a powdery residue may be on the surface of the airbag. The powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after deployment. Replace the following SIR components.

WARNING: Wear gloves and safely glasses during the disposal procedure. Refer to "Deployed airbag module disposal procedure".

^ The SDM
^ Airbag modules and pretensioners
^ SIR wiring
^ Clock spring
^ Airbag modules (Incase of frontal collision, the replacement of side airbag modules is not needed. In case of side collision of a vehicle, the replacement of front airbag modules is not needed.)