Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT
Any vehicle which is to be returned to use following a supplemental restraint deployment, must have the deployed restraints replaced. In addition, if the
driver airbag has been deployed, the Steering Control Module (SCM)/clock-spring must be replaced. If the passenger airbag is deployed, the instrument
panel top pad must be replaced. The seat belt tensioners are deployed by the same signal that deploys the driver and passenger airbags and must also be
replaced if either front airbag has been deployed. If a side curtain airbag has been deployed, the complete air-bag unit, the headliner, as well as the upper
A, B, C and D-pillar trim must be replaced. These components are not intended for reuse and will be damaged or weakened as a result of a supplemental
restraint deployment, which may or may not be obvious during a visual inspection.
On vehicles with an optional sunroof, the sunroof drain tubes and hoses must be closely inspected following a side curtain airbag deployment. It is also
critical that the mounting surfaces and/or mounting brackets for the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), side impact sensors, and front impact sensors
be closely inspected and restored to their original conditions following any vehicle impact damage. Because the ORC and each front and side impact
sensor are used by the supplemental restraint system to monitor or confirm the direction and severity of a vehicle impact, improper orientation or
insecure fastening of these components may cause airbags not to deploy when required, or to deploy when not required.
All other vehicle components should be closely inspected following any supplemental restraint deployment, but are to be replaced only as required by the
extent of the visible damage incurred.
