Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
After a collision involving frontal 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 front end sensors
- Inflatable restraint I/P module
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, perform the following inspections.
- Inspect the steering wheel module coil and coil wiring pigtail for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
- Inspect the passenger presence system (PPS) for damage to the wiring or pressure system.
Perform these component inspections in addition to 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 or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.