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Airbag Units Following an Accident, Replacing




Replacing Airbag Units Following An Accident

Accident involving activation of airbag

Always replace the following:

- All triggered airbag units
- All control modules for triggered airbags
- All sensors for triggered airbags
- All seat belts with triggered belt tensioners
- Support for front passenger airbag unit, if airbag is triggered
- Airbag spiral spring / Return spring with slip ring -F138- for drivers airbag, if unit is triggered
- All airbag wiring harnesses for side airbag in seat, if unit is triggered
- Seat cover and cover clips, if side airbag is triggered
- Visually check and replace: All damaged components

Accident not involving activation of airbag
- If the airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- does not indicate a malfunction, it is not necessary to replace any airbag components.


WARNING!
The seat belts should be checked separately.


NOTE:
When replacing either an airbag unit or the airbag control module, see your Parts Department for the proper registration procedure.