Actions To Take After Collision Where SRS-Components Have Deployed [2018-2022]

CHECK 

See information regarding collision safety system (SRS), reuse. Refer to: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MODULE  

THIS PROCEDURE IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR ARTICLES 

Components that must always be replaced with new.

Components that must be checked and, when necessary, be replaced with new

Additional information

Vehicles, subjected to a collision, but where no pyrotechnical device has deployed.

COMPONENTS THAT MUST ALWAYS BE REPLACED WITH NEW 

Check that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are stored.

Replace all pyrotechnic components that have deployed and/or give a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).

Replace collapsed steering column with new.

Occupant weight sensor OWS

Replace all seat belts and seat belt pretensioners that give a diagnostic trouble code, including height adjusters, end anchors and quick release.

Replace the seat belt buckle of the deployed seat belt pretensioner.

The steering wheel, if the steering wheel airbag has been deployed

Driver ' s airbag contact reel

Second row mid position seat, complete, provided that the seat belt tensioner has deployed.

Any list or panel, and headliner, in case damage from pyrotechnical deployment has occurred.

In case of side impact, replace all collision sensors on the damaged side of the vehicle.

Collision sensors located in the front, when collision has occurred that affects this area (Front bumper)

COMPONENTS THAT MUST BE CHECKED AND, WHEN NECESSARY, BE REPLACED WITH NEW 

Check that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are stored.

Dashboard, speakers and panels below the dashboard, (visible damage)

Windscreen (cracks, damages)

Seat belt anchor points, in body frame or in seat (deformations)

Floor carpet and footrest (cracks or damage)

All pedals (cracks, damages)

Sun roof

Damaged wiring

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), refer to article "Additional information".

Check front seats and replace with new, if deformation damage has occurred. Check both WHIPS elements.

Second row seat. Check and replace with new seat if deformation damage has occurred.

Third row seat. Check and replace with new seat if deformation damage has occurred.

If the Inflatable Curtain IC has deployed, the collision sensors in B- and C-pillars must be replaced as well as any damaged Inflatable Curtain IC fastener.

Any list or panel, and headliner, in case damage from pyrotechnical deployment has occurred.

Check that the protective ring located above the fuel tank's fuel pump is fitted securely and is intact.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Check that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are stored.

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Module must always be replaced if fault codes cannot be erased, or if the SRS Module shows mechanical damage, or if damage can be stated in the floor area around the SRS Module (risk of mechanical weakness with regards to its mounting point.

If the vehicle is equipped with Volvo On Call, the backup battery and the signal wiring from SRS to TEM must be checked.

The vehicle must be subject to a road test, in order to verify full steering and braking functionality.

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

CHECK 

VEHICLES, SUBJECTED TO A COLLISION, BUT WHERE NO PYROTECHNICAL DEVICE HAS DEPLOYED. 

Steering wheel

Steering column

Seat belts

Collision sensors located in the front, when collision has occurred that affects this area (Front bumper)