Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
After a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components. 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.
IMPORTANT:
The front passenger seat is equipped with a PPS, which detects an occupant. If the requirements for disabling the I/P air bag are met then the PPS will communicate with the SDM to disable/turn off the I/P air bag, even in a accident. For more information on the PPS refer to SIR System Description and Operation .
- Inflatable restraint front end sensors
- Inflatable restraint I/P module, if deployed and after performing the necessary inspections listed above
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil
- Seat belt pretensioners
Perform additional inspections on the following components:
- Steering wheel module coil and the coil wiring pigtail-Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
- Mounting points or mounting hardware for the I/P module, steering wheel module, SDM, front end sensors, seat belt pretensioners, and vehicle rollover sensor-Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.
- Passenger Presence System (PPS) for damage to the wiring or pressure system