Airbag Fasteners, Checking After Collision
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All Damaged Fastening Elements Must Always Be Replaced. Reshaping the Components or >>Making Them Fit<< is not Permitted.
The following components must be checked after every airbag deployment.
With Front Passenger Airbag Deployment:
- Instrument panel crossmember; front passenger airbag supports and passenger airbag unit must be installed free of tension. Otherwise the crossmember is to be replaced.
- Check the glove compartment for damage. Replace the glove compartment if damaged.
With Driver Airbag Deployment:
- Steering wheel: Remove the steering wheel and place it with the steering wheel rim on a flat surface. The entire steering wheel rim must rest on the surface. Otherwise the steering wheel should be replaced.
- Check steering wheel for smoke residue. If smoke residue is present, replace the steering wheel.