Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment

REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT

IMPORTANT: The following SIR system components MUST be replaced after a frontal crash involving air bag deployment:

- SDM
- Driver inflator module
- Passenger inflator module
- Cross-Car beam

In all types of accidents regardless of air bag deployment, visually inspect the following components and their mounting points and replace as required:

- Driver inflator module
- Steering wheel
- Coil assembly
- Steering column
- Steering column foam energy absorber
- Driver seat and belts
- Passenger inflator module
- Passenger seat and belts
- SDM
- Knee bolsters and instrument panel mounting attachments

Inspect the coil assembly wiring and steering wheel for any signs of scorching, melting, or damage due to excessive heat. If the coil assembly wire or steering wheel is damaged, replace them. The steering column and wheel must be dimensionally checked to determine if they are damaged.

Never use SIR parts from another vehicle.

Do not attempt to repair the driver or passenger inflator modules, the steering wheel, the coil assembly, the steering column, or the SDM. Service of these items is by replacement only. Verify replacement part numbers. No periodic maintenance of SIR components or system is required.