Air bag sensor
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Air bag sensor
I have a 2003 that was in a front accident and both air bags blew. Do I need to replace the air bag sensor along with the air bags? I heard that the sensor was a "one shot" device.
Melting Slicks
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Frontal Inflator Module Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, replace the following components.
Inflatable restraint I/P module
Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
Perform additional inspections on the following components.
Steering wheel module coil and coil wiring pigtail - Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
Mounting points and mounting hardware for the I/P module, steering wheel module, and SDM - Inspect for damage and repair or replace each component as needed
After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, replace the following components.
Inflatable restraint I/P module
Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
Perform additional inspections on the following components.
Steering wheel module coil and coil wiring pigtail - Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
Mounting points and mounting hardware for the I/P module, steering wheel module, and SDM - Inspect for damage and repair or replace each component as needed
