Accident With/Without Air Bag Deployment

REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER A COLLISION

CAUTION: Proper operation of the 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 in a collision or deployment for conditions less severe than intended.

After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If damage is detected, replace the component. If damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware is detected, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.
- Steering column - Perform the steering column accident damage inspection procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection in Steering Wheel and Column.
- I/P Knee Bolsters and Mounting Points - Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- I/P brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- Seat Belts - Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks in Seat Belts.
- I/P Cross Car Beam - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- I/P Mounting Points and Brackets - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- Seats and Seat Mounting Points - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.