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Accident Without Deployment Component Inspection

Accident without Deployment Component Inspection

Certain inspection must be performed after any crash, whether the airbag has deployed or not.:
^ The steering column must be dimensionally inspected.
^ Inspect the knee bolsters and mounting points for distortion, bending and cracking or other damages.
^ Inspect the instrument panel (I/P) and steering column reinforcement plate for distortion, bending and cracking or other damage.
^ Inspect the I/P braces for distortion, bending and cracking or other damage.
^ Inspect the seat belt and mounting points. Refer to [Pretensioner Front Seat Belt Removal and Installation].