Replacing Safety Components When Repairing Crashed Cars

When repairing cars that have been damaged in a collision, it is important to replace the correct components in order to avoid any doubt about the reliability of the car when it has been repaired. These components are listed below.

For additional information about repairing crash-damaged cars, Air Bag Systems

When repairing a car with detonated airbag, the following components must always be replaced:
1. Steering wheel and airbag as well as the steering column and assembly
2. Contact roller
3. Control module
4. Knee shield (USA and Canada only)
5. All seat belts in use when the collision occurred
6. Belt tensioners
7. Passenger airbag (where fitted)

WARNING: Change all the seat belts if it cannot be determined with certainty which belts were in use when the collision occurred. The seat belt on the passenger side must always be changed, even if it has not been used as the belt tensioner has been activated.

The following components must be checked for burn damage and deformation:
^ System wiring
^ Windscreen
^ Bracket for steering column assembly with wires (not fitted on RHD)

To guarantee operation of the system after damage to the bodywork, brackets and other damaged parts must be restored to their original condition.

- Change damaged components.