Accident With Side Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
After a collision involving side air bag deployment, replace the following components. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.
- Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
- Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS) on the side of the impact
- Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module on the side of the impact
Perform the inspections indicated above in Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.