OEM 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Air Bag

2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Air Bag Parts and Q&A

• Q: What Steps Should Be Taken After an Air Bag Deployment on 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500?

  A: For any vehicle that deploys a supplemental restraint, all replaced parts must be replaced before putting the car back into use. Once an air bag goes off, the associated part requires replacement; for driver bags, this is the Clock Spring and steering wheel and for passenger bags, it is the instrument panel. The tensioners for the seat belts which are activated with the air bags, are replaced if a front air bag has deployed, since these cannot be reused. It is important to check and restore the surfaces and brackets where the ACM and side impact sensors are mounted, because incorrect orientation or weak fastening can either stop the air bags from operating when needed or cause them to operate when there is no danger. Everything apart from the engine should only be repaired or replaced if it is clearly damaged. When you clean up, do so wearing safety goggles, rubber gloves and a long-sleeved shirt, to make sure the residue doesn't irritate your skin or breathing passages. Try to vacuum the car from outside, rather than from inside, to keep clean areas clean and make sure the heater and air conditioner outlets are vacuumed with the blower running on its lowest setting. In case a supplemental restraint is damaged and not hooked up or if it is positioned but not in use, you should manage it following the Hazardous Substance Control System and apply the current regulations for disposing of them. You may wish to vacuum the inside again to remove any particles left from powdering.