SLX V6-3.2L SOHC (1996)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
NOTE:
- If any SRS components are damaged, they must be replaced. If SRS component mounting points are damaged, they must be replaced.
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. This does not include remanufactured parts purchased from an authorized dealer; they may be used for SRS
repairs.
- Do not attempt to service the SDM, the SRS coil assembly, or the air bag assembly. Service of these items is by replacement only.
- Verify the part number of replacement air bag assembly.
In all types of accidents regardless of "Air Bag" deployment, visually inspect all of the following components and replace as required:
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Driver air bag assembly
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Passenger air bag assembly
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Steering wheel
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SRS coil assembly
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Steering column
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Knee bolster and instrument panel mounting attachments
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Driver seat and belt
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Passenger seat and belt
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SDM
CAUTION:
- Never use the air bag assembly from another vehicle and difference model year air bag assembly.The air bag assembly has identification colors on the
bar code label as follows. Yellow color for driver air bag assembly. White color for passenger air bag assembly.Use only new air bag assembly proper
to the vehicle which is being repaired.
- Proper operation of the sensors and supplemental restraint system (SRS) requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return it to the original
production configuration. Deployment requires, at a minimum, replacement of the SDM, air bag assembly and dimensional inspection of the steering
column. Any visible damage to the SDM mounting bracket (s) requires replacement, and the steering column must be dimensionally inspected,
whether deployment occurred or not.
Accident With Deployment - Component Replacement And Inspections
Certain SRS components must be replaced or inspected for damage after a frontal crash involving air bag deployment. Those components are:
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Air bag assembly
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SDM
CAUTION: Refer to service, repair, and testing procedures for Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) for important information on SDM
replacement in both deployment and non deployment crashes.
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SRS coil assembly - Inspect wiring and connector for any signs of scorching, melting, or damage due to excessive heat. Replace if damaged. Refer
to "SRS Coil Assembly".
Accident With or Without Deployment Component Inspection
Certain SRS system components and rotation parts must be inspected after any crash, whether the air bag deployed or not. Those components are:
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Steering column.
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Knee bolsters and mounting points - Inspect for any distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.
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I/P steering column reinforcement plate - Inspect for any distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.
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I/P braces - Inspect for any distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.
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Seat belts and mounting points - Refer to "Seat Belts".
SDM Replacement Guidelines
SDM replacement policy requires replacement of SDM, after crash involving air bag deployment when "SRS Warning Lamp" turn "ON", "SRS
Diagnosis" should be done. Refer to service, repair, and testing procedures for Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) for important information on
the SDM.
Wiring Damage
If any SRS wire harness is damaged, it should be replaced. Don't repair SRS harness. It is replace only.
SRS Connector (Plastic Body And Terminal Metal Pin) Damage
If any connector or terminal in the SRS wire harness (except pigtails) is damaged, it should be replaced.
SRS Wire Pigtail Damage
