HHR L4-2.4L (2010)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Seat Belts
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections
Warning
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.
Warning
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
(See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview).
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The instrument panel (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 Seat Belt System Operational and Functional Checks (See: Seat
Belt Systems/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview).
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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
Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
After a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components:
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The inflatable restraint I/P module
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The inflatable restraint steering wheel module
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The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
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The inflatable restraint front end sensor
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The inflatable restraint seat belt retractor pretensioners
Perform additional inspections on the following components:
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Steering wheel module coil and the coil wiring pigtail-Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
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Passenger front seat equipped with the Passenger Presence System (PPS)-Inspect for bend or damage to seat bottom.
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Mounting points or mounting hardware for the I/P module, steering wheel module, SDM, and pretensioners-Inspect for any damage and repair or
replace each component, as needed.
Accident With Side Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
After a collision involving side air bag deployment, replace the following components:
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The inflatable restraint side impact sensors (SIS), left/right, on the side of the impact
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The inflatable restraint roof rail module, left/right, on the side of the impact
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The inflatable restraint SDM
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The inflatable restraint seat belt retractor pretensioner
Perform additional inspections on the following components:
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Mounting points or mounting hardware for the SIS, and side impact module (LF/RF) on the side of impact-Inspect for any damage and repair or
replace each component, as needed.
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Passenger front seat equipped with the PPS-Inspect for bend or damage to seat bottom.
