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.
After a collision, the following components need to be
inspected as indicated. If any damage is detected, replace the component.
If damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware is detected, repair
or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.
| • | IP Knee Bolsters and Mounting Points - Inspect the knee
bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage. |
| • | IP brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting,
buckling, or any other type of damage. |
| • | Seats and Seat Mounting Points - Inspect for bending, twisting,
buckling, or any other type of damage. |
After inspecting the components listed above, proceed to the following
Component Replacement and Inspections if air bag deployment has occured.
Frontal Inflator Module Deployment -- Component Replacement and
Inspections
After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, replace the
following components.
| • | Inflatable restraint IP module |
| • | Inflatable restraint steering wheel module |
| • | Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) |
Perform additional inspections on the following components.
| • | Steering wheel module coil and coil wiring pigtail - Inspect
for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat. |
| • | Mounting points and mounting hardware for the IP module, steering
wheel module, and SDM - Inspect for damage and repair or replace each
component as needed. |
