Navigator 2WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Inspection and Repair After A Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment
INSPECTION AND REPAIR AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPLOYMENT
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to
remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing a seat system, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: Deployable devices (such as air bag modules, pretensioners) may deploy alone or in various combinations depending on the impact event.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. When any deployable device or combination of devices are deployed and/or the RCM has the DTC B1231 (Crash Data Memory Full) in memory,
the repair of the vehicle's supplemental restraint system (SRS) is to include the removal of all deployed devices and the installation of new
deployable devices, the removal and installation of new impact sensors, and the removal and installation of a new RCM.
2. When any damage to the impact sensor mounting points or mounting hardware has occurred, repair or install new mounting points and mounting
hardware as needed.
3. When the driver air bag module has deployed, a new clockspring must be installed.
4. Inspect the entire vehicle for damage, including the following components:
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Steering column
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Instrument panel knee bolsters and mounting points
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Instrument panel braces and brackets
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Instrument panel and mounting points
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Seats and seat mounting points
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Safety belts, safety belt buckles and safety belt retractors.
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) wiring, wiring harnesses and connectors
5. After carrying out the review and inspection of the entire vehicle for damage, repair or install new components as needed.
