Accident With/Without Air Bag Deployment

After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed:
^ Steering column
Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures.
^ Steering column support bracket
Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
Determine the need for replacement based upon the following sensor replacement guidelines.
^ IP Knee Bolster and Mounting Points
Inspect the knee bolster/lower trim panel for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of darnage.
^ IP brackets, braces, etc.
Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ Seat Belts
Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks.
^ IP Carrier
Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ IP Mounting Points and Brackets
Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ The Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (IP) module mounting points
Inspect for any distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.
^ Seats and Seat Mounting Points
Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.