SRS Component Replacement Policy

GENERAL INFORMATION

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SRS Component Replacement Policy 

The following information details the policy for 
replacement of SRS components; either as a result 
of a vehicle accident or as a result of vehicle age.

WARNING: All components of the SRS must be 
replaced every 15 years.

Impacts which do not deploy the airbags or pre-
tensioners

Check for structural damage in the area of the impact 
paying particular attention to bumper armatures, 
longitudinals and bracketry.

Impacts which deploy the airbags or pre-
tensioners

The replacement and inspection policy is dependent 
on the type and severity of the crash condition. The 
following guidelines are the minimum that should be 
exercised as a result of the deployment of specific 
SRS components.

Check for structural damage in the area of the 
impact paying particular attention to bumper 
armatures, longitudinals and bracketry.

CAUTION: The SRS DCU must be replaced after 
every deployment has occurred.

CAUTION: The SRS side impact sensor must be 
replaced after every side deployment has 
occurred. Only replace the side impact sensor on 
the deployed side.

Front airbag deployment (driver and passenger)

If the front airbags are deployed, the following 
components must be replaced:

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Driver airbag module

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Passenger airbag module

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Fly leads (where applicable) connecting front 
airbag modules to SRS harness

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Front seat belt buckle pre-tensioners

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Rear seat belt pre-tensioners - if fitted

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Driver's seat belt retractor - if fitted

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Rotary coupler

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SRS DCU

In addition, the following should be inspected for 
damage and replaced as necessary:

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Front passengers seat belt retractor - webbing, 
tongue latching, 'D' loop, body anchorage point

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Rear seat belt buckles - webbing, buckle covers, 
body anchorage, and tongue latching function

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Fascia moulding adjacent to passenger airbag 
module

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Steering wheel

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Front seat frames and head restraints

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Steering column - if adjustment is lost or if there 
are signs of collapse

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Seat belt height adjusters

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Rear seat belts

Side (Thorax airbags)

If the side (thorax) airbags are deployed, the 
following components must be replaced on the side 
of the vehicle on which the deployment occurred:

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Side (thorax) airbag.

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Both side impact sensors.

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SRS DCU.

In addition, the following should be inspected for 
damage and replaced as necessary:

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Front seat belts - retractors, webbing, tongue 
latching, 'D' loop, body anchorage points

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Rear seat buckles - webbing, buckle covers, 
tongue latching, body anchorage points

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Front seat frame and head restraints

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Door trim casing

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Seat belt height adjusters

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Rear seat belts

Head airbag modules

If the head airbag modules are deployed, the 
following components must be replaced on the side 
of the vehicle on which deployment occurred:

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Head airbag modules

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Link lead between airbag gas generator and 
SRS harness

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Airbag retaining clips

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Internal trim finisher

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Front seat belt buckle pre-tensioners

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SRS DCU

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Both side impact crash sensors

In addition, the following should be inspected for 
damage and replaced as necessary:

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Headlining

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Mounting brackets

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Front seat belts – retractors, webbing, tongue 
latching, 'D' loop and body anchorage points.

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Rear seat belt buckles – webbing, buckle 
covers, tongue latching and body anchorage 
points

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Adjacent trim components

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Seat belt height adjusters