Accident With/Without Air Bag Deployment

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 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.
^ Steering column - Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
^ IP Knee Bolsters - 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.
^ Seat Belts - Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks in Seat Belts.