Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment

CAUTION:
^ Proper operation of the Supplemental inflatable Restraint (SIR) sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return the vehicle structure to the original production configuration. Not properly repairing the vehicle structure could cause non-deployment at the air bag(s) in a frontal collision or deployment at the air bag(s) for conditions less severe than intended.
^ Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return the vehicle structure to the original production configuration. Not properly repairing the vehicle structure could cause non-deployment of the side impact air bag(s) in a side impact collision or deployment of the side impact air bag(s) for conditions less severe than intended.

After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated. 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.
^ Steering column-Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
^ I/P Knee Bolsters and Mounting Points-Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ I/P brackets, braces, etc.- Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
^ Seat Belts-Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks Refer to Operational and Functional Checks in Seat Belts. Operational and Functional Checks
^ Seats and Seat Mounting Points-Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.