SRX 2WD V8-4.6L VIN A (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 AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - COMPONENT INSPECTIONS
CAUTION:
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Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (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 of
the air bag(s) in a frontal collision or deployment of the air bag(s) for conditions less severe than intended.
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Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (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 of
the side impact air bag(s) in a side impact collision or deployment of the side impact air bag(s) 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 the component or replace the 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 Wheel and Column.
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The I/P knee bolsters and mounting points - Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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The I/P 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 Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision in Seat Belts.
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The I/P cross car beam - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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The I/P 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.
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The roof and headliner mounting points.
