Any vehicle that has deployed a supplemental restraint must have its damaged air bag and
Clock Spring, passenger air bag and top pad and side air bag and door trim panel respectively replaced after it returns. There must be a close look at the insert points for the air bag on the duct structure of the instrument panel and if any harm is observed to the duct, you are required to replace the whole instrument panel. You should check and repair the mounting surfaces and brackets for the Occupant Restraint Controller (Orc) and side impact sensors after any accident, since loose or incorrect bolts can result in defective air bags. All the components of the vehicle except the engine and transmission should be checked and changed if they are clearly damaged. Front air bags protected by two initiators may include pyrotechnic material, so the proper way of disposal is required if all pyrotechnic components were discharged. Link a Drbiii scan tool to the Data Link Connector (Dlc) that is on the driver side of the instrument panel, set the ignition to On and look at the Diagnostic Trouble Code (Dtc) messages. In case no squib open codes are showing, assume that both squibs are capable of exploding. Once deployed, you will notice a substance in the vehicle that might irritate your skin and lungs, so use safety glasses, rubber gloves and long-sleeved clothing when cleaning. Clear out the air in the cabin by vacuuming from outside, pay attention to the outlets for the air conditioning and heater, then unlock and remove the side air bags, the two standard air bags and seat belt tensioners, vacuuming after this step if powder remains.