Savana 2500 V8-6.0L VIN U (2006)
After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, replace the following components. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or
mounting hardware, repair or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.
IMPORTANT: The front passenger seat is equipped with a PPS, which detects an occupant. If the requirements for disabling the I/P air bag are met,
then the PPS will communicate with the SDM to disable/turn off the I/P air bag, even in an accident. For more information on the PPS refer to SIR
System Description and Operation.
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Inflatable restraint front end sensor
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Inflatable restraint I/P module, if deployed and after performing the necessary inspections listed above.
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Inflatable restraint seat belt buckle pretensioners
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Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
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Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, inspect the steering wheel module coil and the coil wiring pigtail for melting, scorching, or
other damage due to excessive heat. Perform this component inspection in addition to the inspections indicated above 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 mounting hardware, repair or
replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed.
SENSOR REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
The SIR sensor replacement policy requires replacing sensors in the area of accident damage. The area of accident damage is defined as the portion of
the vehicle which is crushed, bent, or damaged due to a collision. For example, a moderate collision where the front of the vehicle impacts a tree. If
the vehicle has an SIR sensor mounted forward of the radiator, it must be replaced.
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Replace the sensor whether or not the air bags have deployed.
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Replace the sensor even if it appears to be undamaged.
Sensor damage which is not visible, such as slight bending of the mounting bracket or cuts in the wire insulation, can cause improper operation of the
SIR sensing system. Do not try to determine whether the sensor is undamaged, replace the sensor. Also, if you follow a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) table and a malfunctioning sensor is indicated, replace the sensor.
Steering Wheel Module Replacement
INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3. See: Air Bag(s) Arming and
Disarming/Service and Repair/SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3
CAUTION:
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Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
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Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the leaf spring fasteners (2) inward through the access holes. The access holes are located on both sides of the
steering wheel shroud.
3. Lift and partially remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module from the steering wheel in order to expose the electrical connectors.
4. Disconnect the connector-position assurance (CPA) retainers from the electrical connectors.