Service After an Airbag Deployment
SERVICE AFTER AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), never attempt to repair the electrically conductive circuits or wiring components related to the SRS. Such repairs can compromise the conductivity and current carrying capacity of those critical electrical circuits, which may cause SRS components not to deploy when required, or to deploy when not required. Any wire harness containing broken, cut, burned or otherwise damaged electrically conductive SRS wiring, terminals or connector components must be removed and replaced with an entire new wire harness. Only minor cuts or abrasions of wire and terminal insulation where the conductive material has not been damaged, or connector insulators where the integrity of the latching and locking mechanisms have not been compromised may be repaired using appropriate methods.
DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:
- Driver Airbag
- Driver Airbag Trim Cover
- Clock Spring Assembly
- Steering Wheel
- Complete Steering Column Assembly w/Lower Steering Column Coupler
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable Refer to appropriate testing. Personal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.
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 should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable Refer to appropriate testing. Personal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.
KNEE BLOCKER AIRBAG
After a Knee Blocker Airbag has been deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be replaced:
- Knee Blocker Airbag
- Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable Refer to appropriate testing. Personal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.
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.
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable Refer to appropriate testing. Personal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.
SEAT BELTS AND TENSIONERS
After a frontal impact where an airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:
- Front Seat Belt and Retractor (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 frontal impact or airbag deployment. The other seat belts are to be replaced when visible damage is incurred. Inspect the Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) child restraint anchors for damage after an impact event and replace as needed.
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable Refer to appropriate testing. Personal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.
CLEAN UP PROCEDURE
Roll or fold the airbag towards its mounting point (i.e. instrument panel, steering wheel, or roof rail). Then tape the ripped cover over the deployed airbag if applicable.
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.