Airbag Unit After An Accident, Replacing

Replacing Airbag Unit After An Accident

Accident where airbag deployed

Always replace following:
- All deployed airbag units with control modules and sensors
- Support for front passenger module
- Return spring with slip ring
- Seat cover and cover clips, if side airbag is deployed.
- All airbag wiring harnesses for side airbag in seat, if unit is deployed.
- All seatbelts with belt tensioners that have been triggered

As necessary (visual inspection):
- all damaged components

In case of side curtain airbag deployment exchange following additional components:
- Pillar Trims (A, B and C Pillar Trims).
- Door seal.
- Guide piece for head airbag.
- Bracket for grab handle
- Headliner.
- Reading light rear.*
- Grab handle.*
- Connecting strip (for headliner).*

* Components could be used up to 6 times.

Accident not involving activation of airbag
- If airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 does not indicate a DTC, airbag components do not need to be replaced.

CAUTION: Seat belts should be checked separately.

When replacing an airbag unit or airbag control module, affix stickers (only tear-off strips) to registration card and return registration card to relevant dealer or to Importer for registration.

See your Parts Department for proper registration procedure.
Registration card must be ordered separately.

Airbag units, deploying (disposal)

CAUTION: DO NOT ignite airbag units in vehicles.

According to regulations, airbag units must be rendered unusable by igniting electrically before scrapping vehicle. This is necessary because airbag unit is a pyrotechnic device that may cause injuries if activated in an improper manner (e.g. using a cutting torch).

- Remove airbag unit

Use Deployment Fixture J-44210 and refer to Airbag Pyrotechnic Deployment Device Instruction Booklet for proper deployment procedure.