Mounting Components, Checking After an Accident

Mounting Components, Checking after an Accident

All damaged securing pieces must be replaced, you cannot reshape components or make them fit.

Following components must be checked after every airbag deployment.

With a passenger airbag deployment:

• Instrument panel center pipe; make sure the front passenger airbag module and supports can be installed without tension. Otherwise, replace the central pipe.

• Check the glove compartment and replace if damaged.

With a driver airbag deployment:

• Steering wheel: remove the steering wheel and lay with steering wheel rim on a flat surface. The entire steering wheel rim must rest on the surface. Otherwise, steering wheel should be replaced.

• Check the steering wheel for smoke residue and replace if there is any.