Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If damage is detected, replace the component. If damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware is detected, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.
- Steering column - Perform the steering column accident damage inspection procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection in Steering Wheel and Column.
- I/P Knee Bolsters and Mounting Points - Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- I/P brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- Seat Belts - Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks in Seat Belts.
- Inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioners - Inspect for deployment without frontal inflator module deployment.
- I/P Cross Car Beam - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- I/P Mounting Points and Brackets - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- Seats and Seat Mounting Points - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.