Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment: Notes

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NOTE:

Before doing any SRS repairs, Clear the DTCs with the HDS (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ), for the less obvious deployed parts (seat belt tensioners, front impact sensors, side airbag sensors, etc.)
If there is a breaking or damage found in harness relevant to the replacement parts shown below, replace it, do not repair.
Do not replace the ODS unit unless it is physically damaged or a specific fault was found during DTC troubleshooting.
After a vehicle collision, do the ODS UNIT OPERATION CHECK .
After a vehicle collision, inspect the front seat active head restraints (see FRONT SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT INSPECTION ).

After a collision where the seat belt tensioners deployed, replace these items:

SRS unit
Seat belt tensioners
Front impact sensors

After a collision where the front airbag(s) deployed, replace these items:

SRS unit
Deployed airbag(s)
Seat belt tensioners
Front impact sensors
Dashboard

After a collision where the side airbag(s) deployed, replace the items for the side(s) that deployed:

SRS unit
Deployed side airbag(s)
Reinforcing cloth rear hooks
Side impact sensor(s) (first)
Side impact sensor(s) (second)
Rear safing sensor
B-pillar lower trim
Seat frame and related parts
Seat belt tensioners(s)

After a collision where a side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the items for the side(s) that deployed:

SRS unit
Deployed side curtain airbag(s)
Seat belt tensioner(s)
Side impact sensor(s) (first)
Side impact sensor(s) (second)
Rear safing sensor
Roof trim
A-pillar trim
B-pillar upper trim
Quarter-pillar trim
Front grab handle
Rear grab handle
All related trim clips
Sunvisor

After a moderate to severe side or rear collision, inspect for any damage on the side curtain airbag or other related components. Replace the components as needed.

A-pillar trim

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar Trim

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B-pillar trim

Fig 2: Identifying B-Pillar Trim

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Quarter-pillar trim

Fig 3: Identifying Quarter-Pillar Trim

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During the repair process, inspect these areas:

Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, do not repair, any damaged harnesses.
Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel.

After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off, the SRS is OK. If the indicator does not function properly, use the HDS SRS Menu Method to Check for DTCs with the HDS (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). If you cannot retrieve a code, do the SRS Symptom Troubleshooting.