Rainier AWD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Air Bag System
REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER A COLLISION
ACCIDENT WITH OR WITHOUT INFLATOR MODULE DEPLOYMENT - COMPONENT INSPECTIONS
CAUTION: Proper operation of the SIR sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return the vehicle structure to the
original production configuration. Not properly repairing the vehicle structure could cause non-deployment in a collision or deployment for
conditions less severe than intended.
After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect any damage to the
mounting points or mounting hardware, repair or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.
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The steering column - Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection
in Steering. The IP knee bolsters and mounting points - Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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The IP brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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The seat belts - Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks in Seat Belts.
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The IP cross car beam - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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The IP mounting points and brackets - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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The seats and seat mounting points - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
