Accident involving activation of airbag
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Always replace the following:
- All triggered airbag units
- All control modules for triggered airbags
- All sensors for triggered airbags
- All seatbelts with triggered belt tensioners
- Support for front passenger airbag unit, if unit is triggered
- Airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring -F138- for drivers airbag if unit is triggered
- Seat cover and cover clips, if side airbag is triggered
- Visually check and replace all damaged components