Accident With Frontal Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. 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.
- Inflatable restraint I/P module, if deployed and after performing the necessary inspections listed above
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
- Inflatable restraint front end sensors
- Inflatable restraint seat belt retractor pretensioners
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 .
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, and pretensioners-Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.