Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Air Bag System
REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER A COLLISION
CAUTION: 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.
After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If any damage is detected, replace the component. If any damage to the mounting
points or mounting hardware is detected, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.
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Steering column - Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures.
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IP knee Bolsters - Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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IP brackets, braces, etc. - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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Seat Belts - Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks.
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IP Cross Car Beam - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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IP Mounting Points and Brackets - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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Seats and Seat Mounting Points - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
Frontal Inflator Module Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
After a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components.
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Inflatable restraint IP module
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Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
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Inflatable restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM)
Perform additional inspections on the following components.
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Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and coil wiring pigtail - Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
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Mounting points and mounting hardware for the inflatable restraint IP module, steering wheel module, and SDM- Inspect for any damage and
repair or replace each component as needed.
