Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment: Notes

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NOTE:

Before doing any SRS repairs, use the HDS SRS menu method to check for DTCs; refer to the DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX for the less obvious deployed parts (seat belt tensioners, front impact sensors, side airbag sensors, etc.)
Do not replace the ODS unit unless it is physically damaged or a specific fault was found during DTC troubleshooting.
After a vehicle collision, do the ODS unit operation check (see ODS UNIT OPERATION CHECK ).

After a collision where the seat belt tensioners deployed, replace these items:

SRS unit
Seat belt tensioners
Front impact sensors

After a collision where the front airbag(s) deployed, replace these items:

SRS unit
Deployed airbag(s)
Seat belt tensioners
Front impact sensors

After a collision where the side airbag(s) deployed, replace these items:

SRS unit
Deployed side airbag(s)
Reinforcing cloth rear hooks
Side impact sensor(s) (first) for the side(s) that deployed
Side impact sensor(s) (second) for the side(s) that deployed
B-pillar lower trim
Complete seat frame

After a collision where a side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the items for the side(s) that deployed:

SRS unit
Deployed side curtain airbag(s)
Seat belt tensioner(s) for the side(s) that deployed
Side impact sensor(s) (first) for the side(s) that deployed
Side impact sensor(s) (second) for the side(s) that deployed
Rear safing sensor
Roll rate sensor
Roof trim
A-pillar trim
B-pillar upper trim
Quarter pillar trim
Front grab handle
Rear grab handle
All related trim clips
Sunvisor

After a moderate to severe side or rear collision, inspect for any damage on the side curtain airbag or other related components. Replace the components as needed.

A-pillar trim

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar Trim

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B-pillar trim

Fig 2: Identifying B-Pillar Trim

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C-Pillar trim

Fig 3: Identifying C-Pillar Trim

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During the repair process, inspect these areas:

Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, do not repair, any damaged harnesses.
Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel.

After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the ignition switch ON (II). If the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off, the SRS is OK. If the indicator does not function properly, use the HDS SRS Menu Method to read the DTC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). If you cannot retrieve a code, do the SRS Symptom Troubleshooting.