Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Proper operation of the SIR sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return the vehicle structure to the original production configuration. Not properly repairing the vehicle structure could cause non-deployment in a collision or deployment for conditions less severe than intended.
After a collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If any 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 checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (Without Electronic Power Steering) or Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (With Electronic Power Steering) .
- Instrument panel (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 Seat Belt System Operational and Functional Checks .
- Seats and seat mounting points-Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- Passenger seat bottom with passenger presence system (PPS)-Check for any dtcs or problems that may cause the PPS not to function properly.
- The roof and headliner mounting points.