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Procedures






Airbag Units, Removing and Installing After an Accident

=> [ Accident with Airbag Deployment ]

=> [ Accident without Airbag Deployment ]

Accident with Airbag Deployment

Always replace the following components after an accident when airbag has deployed:

All deployed airbag units.

Supports and bracket from passenger module with a deployed passenger airbag.

Return ring with slip ring, if driver side airbag deployed.

All seat belts with deployed seat belt tensioners.

If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be replaced: all faulty components.

Accident without Airbag Deployment

If the airbag malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) -K 75- does not indicate a malfunction, it is not necessary to replace any of the airbag components. Seat belts must be inspected separately.