FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Air Bag System

DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:
- Driver Airbag
- Clock Spring Assembly
- Steering Wheel
- Complete Steering Column Assembly

All other airbag and vehicle components, including wiring should be closely inspected following any air-bag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

PASSENGER AIRBAG
After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:
- Passenger Airbag
- Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly All other airbag and vehicle components, including wiring should be closely inspected following any air-bag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

CURTAIN AIRBAG
After a Curtain Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:
- Curtain Airbag Assembly
- Headliner
- A, B, and C-Pillar Trim on deployed side.
- Satellite Acceleration Sensor (SAS). All other airbag and vehicle components, including wiring should be closely inspected following any air-bag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

SEAT BELT TENSIONERS
After an impact where the front airbags have been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:
- JR41 - Front Seat Belt Retractors (driver and passenger) with integral Tensioners.
- JR27 - Front Seat Belt Buckle (driver and passenger) with integral Tensioners.

All other seat belts should be closely inspected for cuts, tears, fraying, or damage in any way following any impact or airbag deployment. The other seat belts are to be replaced when visible damage is incurred. Make sure to inspect the tensioner connector for visible damage, and replace wiring if found.

CLEAN UP PROCEDURE
Roll or fold the airbag towards its mounting point (i.e. instrument panel, steering wheel, or roof sill). Then tape the ripped cover over the deployed airbag if applicable.

Vacuum Heater And A/C Outlets - Typical:




Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual powder from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well. If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple vacuum cleaning may be necessary to decontaminate the interior of the vehicle.