Tracker 2WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Air Bag System
Accident With Air Bag Deployment
After a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or to the mounting
hardware, repair or replace the mounting points and the mounting hardware as needed:
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The Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (IP) module
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The Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
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The Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
After a collision involving air bag deployment, inspect the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil. Inspect the coil and the coil wiring pigtail
for melting, scorching, or for other damage due to excessive heat. Perform this component inspection in addition to the inspections indicated in Accident
With or Without Air Bag Deployment. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or to the
mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.
Accident With/Without Air Bag Deployment
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 to the mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed:
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Steering Column - Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Inspections Required After an Accident.
After an Accident in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
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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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IP Steering Column Reinforcement Plate - Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
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Seat Belts - Perform the Operational and Functional Checks. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks in Seat Belts.
