Repairs and Inspections Required After an Accident

Repairs and Inspections Required after An Accident

WARNING: Any repairs to the vehicle's structure must return it to the original production configuration.
Deployment requires replacement of SDM, the inflator modules and a dimensional inspection of the steering column.

- If any SIR components are damaged, they must be replaced. If SIR components mounting points are damaged, they must be repaired or replaced.
- Never use SIR parts from another vehicle. This does not include remanufactured parts purchased from an authorized source.
- Do not attempt to service the SDM, the clock spring or other airbag modules, these items must be replaced if they are defective.
- Verify the part number of replaced airbag modules. Some inflator modules look identical but contain different internal components.