Airbag Fasteners, Checking After Collision

All damaged fastening elements must always be replaced. Reshaping the components or >>making them fit<< is not permitted.

The following components must be checked after every airbag deployment.

Additionally when the front passenger airbag is deployed:

• Instrument panel crossmember; front passenger airbag supports and passenger airbag unit must be installed free of tension. Otherwise replace the instrument panel crossmember.
• Check the glove compartment for damage. Replace the damaged glove compartment.

When deploying the driver airbag:

• Steering wheel: remove the steering wheel and place it with the steering wheel rim on a flat surface. The entire steering wheel rim must rest on the surface. Otherwise the steering wheel should be replaced.
• Check steering wheel for smoke residue. Replace the steering wheel, if smoke residue is present.