Accident With/Without Air Bag Deployment

CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU HANDLE A SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). DO NOT STRIKE OR JOLT THE SDM. BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE SDM:
- REMOVE ANY DIRT GREASE, ETC. FROM THE MOUNTING SURFACE.
- POSITION THE SDM HORIZONTALLY ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE.
- TIGHTEN ALL OF THE SDM FASTENERS AND SDM BRACKET FASTENERS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE VALUE.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT PROCEDURES COULD CAUSE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PERSONAL INJURY OR UNNECESSARY SIR SYSTEM REPAIRS.

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 IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OR DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG FOR CONDITIONS LESS SEVERE THAN INTENDED.

ACCIDENT WITH OR WITHOUT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT:
After any collision, inspect these components as indicated. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you find any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.
- Steering Column - Perform the "Checking Steering Column for Accident Damage" procedures and "Inspections Required After An Accident".
- I/P Knee Bolsters - Inspect knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any type of damage.
- I/P brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- Safety Belts - Perform "Safety Belt Operational Checks".