Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair

SRS Component Replacement Policy

CAUTION: The Restraints Control Module (RCM) will log a crash fault after every impact which is severe enough to cause airbag deployment. It is possible to have three crashes/impacts logged after one event where, for example, a front, side and rollover has occurred. After the third fault is logged, the SRS warning lamp will be illuminated and the restraints control module (RCM) must be replaced.

CAUTION: The SRS side/front impact sensor(s) must be replaced if there are any signs of physical damage or if the restraints control module (RCM) is registering a fault.

The following information details the policy for replacement of SRS components as a result of a vehicle accident.

Impacts Which Do Not Deploy The Airbags Or Pre-tensioners
Check for structural damage in the area of the impact paying particular attention to bumper armatures, longitudinals and bracketry.

Impacts Which Deploy The Airbags Or Pre-tensioners
The replacement and inspection policy is dependent on the type and severity of the crash condition. The following guidelines are the minimum that should be exercised as a result of the deployment of specific SRS components.

Check for structural damage in the area of impact paying particular attention to bumper armatures, longitudinals and bracketry.

Front Airbag Deployment - Driver and Passenger

CAUTION: If the front airbags are deployed, the following components must be replaced:
^ Driver airbag module
^ Passenger airbag module
^ Fly leads (where applicable) connecting front airbag modules to SRS harness
^ Front seat belt buckle pre-tensioner
^ Rear seat belt pre-tensioners - if fitted
^ Driver's seat belt retractor - if fitted
^ Clock spring
^ Any front impact sensors that have been physically damaged or if a fault is being registered
^ Restraints control module (RCM) if the three crashes/impacts have been stored

Additionally, the following items must be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary:
^ Front passenger's seat belt retractor and webbing, tongue latching function, 'D' loop and body anchorage point
^ Rear seat belt buckles, webbing, buckle covers, body anchorage points and tongue latching function
^ Instrument panel moulding adjacent to passenger airbag module
^ Steering wheel
^ Front seat frames and head restraints
^ Steering column - if adjustment is lost or if there are signs of collapse
^ Seat belt height adjusters
^ Rear seat belts

Side Air Bags

CAUTION: If the side curtain air bags are deployed, the following components must be replaced on the side of the vehicle on which the deployment occurred:
^ Side curtain airbag
^ Any side impact sensors that have been physically damaged or if a fault is being registered
^ Restraints Control Module (RCM) if the three crashes/impacts have been stored

Additionally, the following items must be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary:
^ Front seat belts, retractors and webbing, tongue latching function, 'D' loop and body anchorage points
^ Rear seat belt buckles, webbing, buckle covers, tongue latching function, and body anchorage points
^ Front seat frame and head restraints
^ Door trim casing
^ Seat belt height adjusters
^ Rear seat belts

Head airbag modules

CAUTION: If the head airbag modules are deployed, the following components must be replaced on the side of the vehicle on which the deployment occurred:
^ Head airbag modules
^ Link lead between airbag gas generator and restraints control module (RCM) harness
^ Airbag retaining clips
^ Internal trim finisher
^ Front seat belt buckle pre-tensioners
^ Any side impact sensors that have been physically damaged or if a fault is being registered
^ Restraints Control Module (RCM) if the three crashes/impacts have been stored

Additionally, the following items must be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary:
^ Headlining
^ Component mounting brackets
^ Front seat belts, retractors and webbing, tongue latching function, 'D' loop and body anchorage points
^ Rear seat belt buckles, webbing, buckle covers, tongue latching function, and body anchorage points
^ Adjacent trim components
^ Seat belt height adjusters

Rear impacts

CAUTION: If the seat belt pre-tensioners are deployed during a rear impact, the following components must be replaced:
^ Seat belt pre-tensioners
^ Front and rear seat belt retractors used during the impact
^ Restraints Control Module (RCM) if the three crashes/impacts have been stored

Additionally, the following items must be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary:
^ Seat belt height adjusters
^ Front seat belts, retractors and webbing, tongue latching function, 'D' loop and body anchorage points
^ Rear seat belt buckles, webbing, buckle covers, tongue latching function, and body anchorage points