Accident Without Deployment Component Inspection
Certain inspects must be performed after any crash, whether the air bag has deployed or not.
- The steering column must be dimensionally inspected.
- Inspect the knee bolsters and mounting points for distortion, bending and cracking, or other damages.
- Inspect the instrument panel (I/P) and steering column reinforcement plate for distortion, bending and cracking, or other damage.
- Inspect the I/P braces for distortion, bending and cracking, or other damage.
- Inspect the seat belt and mounting points. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Front in Seat Belts.