Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
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After a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components.
- Driver steering wheel air bag
- Passenger instrument panel air bag, if deployed
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), if SDM has DTC B0052 56
- Front and/or side impact sensors
- Driver/Passenger seat side air bag, if deployed
- Seat back cover if side seat air bag is deployed
- Driver/Passenger seat belt anchor and/or retractor pretensioners
Perform additional inspections on the following components.
- Steering wheel air bag coil and the coil wiring pigtail-Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
- Mounting points or mounting hardware for the passenger instrument panel air bag, steering wheel air bag, SDM, seat side air bag (if deployed) and seat belt anchor and/or retractor pretensioners-Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.