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Airbag Units, Removing and Installing After an Accident







Airbag Units, Removing and Installing After an Accident

Accident with Airbag Deployment

Always replace the following components after an accident when airbag has deployed:

All deployed airbag units.

Support for passenger module where passenger airbag deployed.

Return ring with slip ring, if driver side airbag deployed.

All seat belts with deployed seat belt tensioners.

If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be replaced: all faulty components.

Accident without Airbag Deployment

If the airbag malfunction indicator lamp (K75) does not indicate a malfunction, the airbag components do not need to be replaced. Check seat belts separately.