Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment
Component Replacement and InspectionsAfter a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.
^ Inflatable restraint IP (inflator) module
^ Inflatable restraint steering wheel (inflator) module
^ Inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
^ Inflatable restraint seat belt buckle pretensioners
^ Inflatable restraint side impact inflator modules (front seat air bags) if deploy
^ Inflatable restraint rear side impact inflator modules (rear seat air bag with option AW9) if deploy
After a collision involving air bag deployment, inspect the Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and the coil wiring pigtail for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat. Perform this component inspection in addition to the inspections indicated above in Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.