Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Accident With Driver Side Air Bag Deployment

Component Replacement and Inspections
After a collision involving a driver side air bag deployment, replace the following components on the side of the impact. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.
^ Inflatable restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS)
^ Inflatable restraint side impact inflator module
^ Inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)

Perform the inspections indicated above in Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.