Accident With/Without Air Bag Deployment

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(s) in a frontal collision or deployment of the air bag(s) for conditions less severe than intended.

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.
^ The steering column
Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle in Steering.
^ Inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor- Determine the need for replacement based on the following Sensor Replacement Guidelines.
^ The IP knee bolsters and mounting points Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ The IP brackets, braces, etc..
Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ The seat belts
Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks in Seat Belts. Operational and Functional Checks
^ The IP cross car beam
Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ The IP mounting points and brackets
Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.