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Inspection Locations After A Collision

Inspection Locations After a Collision

INSPECTION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision on any side, even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the following system parts.

AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER)

1. Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.
- The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.

2. When installing a new driver's airbag module, check the following. If necessary, install a new air-bag module and steering wheel.
- The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.
- When steering wheel deformation in axial and radial directions exceed limits.




Specifications:
Axial direction play A
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
Radial direction play L
Less than 17 mm (0.67 in)

AIRBAG MODULE (PASSENGER)

Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.

AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)

Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Front seat is damaged or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Lead wire is exposed.

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE

Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
- Control module is cracked or deformed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Connector is scratched or deformed.
- Airbag is deployed.
- Side airbag is deployed.