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



Replacing airbag unit after an accident

Accident where airbag deployed

Always replace following:
- All deployed airbag units with control modules and sensors
- Support for front passenger module
- Return spring with slip ring
- Seat cover and cover clips, if side airbag is deployed.
- All airbag wiring harnesses for side airbag in seat, if unit is deployed.
- All seatbelts with belt tensioners that have been triggered
- As necessary (visual inspection): all damaged components

In case of side curtain airbag deployment exchange following additional components:
- Pillar Trims (A, B and C Pillar Trims).
- Door seal.
- Guide piece for head airbag.
- Bracket for grab handle
- Headliner.
- Reading light rear.*
- Grab handle.*
- Connecting strip (for headliner).*
- *) Components could be used up to 6 times.

Accident not involving activation of airbag
If airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 does not indicate a DTC, airbag components do not need to be replaced.

CAUTION! Seat belts should be checked separately.

- When replacing an airbag unit or airbag control module, affix stickers (only tear-off strips) to registration card and return registration card to relevant dealer or to Importer for registration.
- See your Parts Department for proper registration procedure.
- Registration card must be ordered separately.