FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Accident With Air Bag Deployment

After a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.
^ Inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor.
^ Inflatable restraint IP (inflator) module.
^ Inflatable restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM).
^ Inflatable restraint steering wheel (inflator) module.

After a collision involving air bag deployment, inspect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and the coil wiring pigtail for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat. Perform this component inspection in addition to the inspections indicated above in Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment. 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.