Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Air Bag System
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:
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Driver Airbag
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Clock Spring Assembly
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Steering Wheel
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Complete Steering Column Assembly with Lower Steering Column Coupler
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be replaced:
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Passenger Airbag
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Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
SEAT AIRBAG
After a Seat Airbag has been deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be replaced:
Complete Seat Back Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
SEAT BELTS AND RETRACTORS
All seat belts should be closely inspected for cuts, tears, fraying, or damage in any way following any frontal impact or airbag deployment. The seat belts
are to be replaced when visible damage is incurred.
CLEAN UP PROCEDURE
Roll or fold the airbag towards its mounting point (i.e. instrument panel, steering wheel, or seat back). Then tape the ripped cover over the deployed
airbag.
Fig.7 Vacuum Heater And A/C Outlets - Typical
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual powder from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well. If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower
motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple vacuum cleaning may be necessary to decontaminate
the interior of the vehicle.
