Additional checks following a side impact
| After a side impact that resulted in structural parts, e.g. door, side section, having to be replaced, were all the seat adjustment options of both front seats checked? | NO: Check all seat adjustment options of both front seats. There must be no stiff movements, sticking or any other unusual functional problems or noises across the entire adjustment range of all the seat adjustment options. If so: Replace front seat(s). ....................................... YES: see next item below |
| Was the front seat replaced following a side impact in which the front seat exhibits clear signs of impact from structural parts, e.g. door, side section?
IMPORTANT:
Signs of impact on cover of activated side airbag are not considered to be "signs of impact from structural parts".
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NO: Replace front seat. ....................................... YES: Checks completed; the checked front seat exhibits no accident-related damage or the front seat has been replaced. |