AIRBAG SYSTEM > Inspection Locations after a Collision
INSPECTION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision, even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the following systems.
1. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE ASSEMBLY
1. Frontal collision (driver’s airbag module assembly activated)
(1) Replace the following parts with new ones.
• Airbag control module
• Driver’s airbag module
• Knee airbag module
• Passenger’s airbag module (if deployed)
• Side airbag module (if deployed)
• Curtain airbag module (right and left / if deployed)
• Seat belt pretensioner (right and left)
• Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger’s side only)
• Front sub sensor (right and left)
• Instrument panel assembly (because it is integrated with passenger’s airbag module) (if passenger’s airbag module is deployed)
• Steering wheel
• Column assembly - steering
• Roll connector
• Pad assembly - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Frame assembly - front seat cushion (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Frame assembly - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Cover COMPL - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Trim panel - roof assembly (if the curtain airbag is deployed)
• Trim panel of each pillar (if the curtain airbag is deployed)
(2) Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged part with a new one.
• Universal joint assembly - steering
• Steering gearbox
• Beam COMPL - steering
• Harnesses and connectors on body side that are linked to the replaced parts
2. Frontal collision (driver’s airbag module not activated)
Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged or cracked part with a new one.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
• Driver’s airbag module
• Knee airbag module
• Passenger’s airbag module
• Seat belt pretensioner (right and left)
• Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger’s side only)
• Front sub sensor (right and left)
• Instrument panel assembly (because it is integrated with passenger’s airbag module)
3. No frontal collision
Visually inspect the airbag modules for damage or contamination and replace any faulty part with a new one.
2. KNEE AIRBAG MODULE
1. Frontal collision (knee airbag module activated)
(1) Replace the following parts with new ones.
• Airbag control module
• Driver’s airbag module
• Knee airbag module
• Passenger’s airbag module (if deployed)
• Side airbag module (if deployed)
• Curtain airbag module (right and left / if deployed)
• Seat belt pretensioner (right and left)
• Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger’s side only)
• Front sub sensor (right and left)
• Instrument panel assembly (because it is integrated with passenger’s airbag module) (if passenger’s airbag module is deployed)
• Steering wheel
• Column assembly - steering
• Roll connector
• Pad assembly - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Frame assembly - front seat cushion (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Frame assembly - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Cover COMPL - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Trim panel - roof assembly (if the curtain airbag is deployed)
• Trim panel of each pillar (if the curtain airbag is deployed)
(2) Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged part with a new one.
• Universal joint assembly - steering
• Steering gearbox
• Beam COMPL - steering
• Harnesses and connectors on body side that are linked to the replaced parts
2. Frontal collision (knee airbag module not activated)
Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged or cracked part with a new one.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
• Driver’s airbag module
• Knee airbag module
• Passenger’s airbag module
• Seat belt pretensioner (right and left)
• Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger’s side only)
• Front sub sensor (right and left)
• Instrument panel assembly (because it is integrated with passenger’s airbag module)
3. No frontal collision
Visually inspect the airbag modules for damage or contamination and replace any faulty part with a new one.
3. PASSENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE
1. Frontal collision (passenger’s airbag module activated)
(1) Replace the following parts with new ones.
• Airbag control module
• Driver’s airbag module
• Knee airbag module
• Passenger’s airbag module
• Side airbag module (if deployed)
• Curtain airbag module (right and left / if deployed)
• Seat belt pretensioner (right and left)
• Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger’s side only)
• Front sub sensor (right and left)
• Instrument panel assembly (because it is integrated with passenger’s airbag module)
• Steering wheel
• Column assembly - steering
• Roll connector
• Pad assembly - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Frame assembly - front seat cushion (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Frame assembly - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Cover COMPL - front seat backrest (if the side airbag is deployed)
• Trim panel - roof assembly (if the curtain airbag is deployed)
• Trim panel of each pillar (if the curtain airbag is deployed)
(2) Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged part with a new one.
• Universal joint assembly - steering
• Steering gearbox
• Beam COMPL - steering
• Harnesses and connectors on body side that are linked to the replaced parts
2. Frontal collision (passenger’s airbag module not activated)
Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged or cracked part with a new one.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
• Driver’s airbag module
• Knee airbag module
• Passenger’s airbag module
• Seat belt pretensioner (right and left)
• Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger’s side only)
• Front sub sensor (right and left)
• Instrument panel assembly (because it is integrated with passenger’s airbag module)
3. No frontal collision
Visually inspect the airbag modules for damage or contamination and replace any faulty part with a new one.
4. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
1. Side impact (side airbag module activated)
(1) Replace the following parts with new ones.
• Airbag control module
• Satellite safing sensor
• Cover - satellite safing
• Front door impact sensor
• Seat belt pretensioner (collision side / if deployed)
• Side airbag module (collision side)
• Side airbag sensor (collision side)
• Curtain airbag module (collision side)
• Curtain airbag sensor (collision side)
• Pad assembly - front seat backrest (collision side)
• Frame assembly - front backrest (collision side)
• Cover COMPL - front backrest (collision side)
• Trim panel - roof assembly
• Trim panel for each pillar (collision side)
(2) Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged part with a new one.
• Headrest assembly
• Bushing - lock headrest
• Slide rail assembly - OUT
• Slide rail assembly - INN
• Cover - hinge front seat
• Knob - lifter
• Lever - reclining
• Harnesses and connectors on body side that are linked to the replaced parts
2. Side impact (side airbag module not activated)
Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged or cracked part (collision side) with a new one.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
• Pad assembly - front seat backrest
• Frame assembly - front backrest
• Cover COMPL - front backrest
• Satellite safing sensor
• Cover - satellite safing
• Front door impact sensor
• Side airbag module
• Side airbag sensor
• Curtain airbag module
• Curtain airbag sensor
3. No side impact
Visually inspect the airbag modules for contamination and replace any faulty part (collision side) with a new one.
5. CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE
1. Side impact or roll over (curtain airbag module activated)
(1) Replace the following parts with new ones.
• Airbag control module
• Satellite safing sensor
• Cover - satellite safing
• Curtain airbag module (operating side)
• Seat belt pretensioner (if deployed)
• Front door impact sensor (operating side)
• Side airbag sensor (operating side)
• Curtain airbag sensor (operating side)
• Pad assembly - front seat backrest (collision side)
• Frame assembly - front backrest (collision side)
• Cover COMPL - front backrest (collision side)
• Trim panel - roof assembly
• Trim panel for each pillar (operating side)
• Airbag bracket (model with sunroof) (operating side)
(2) Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged part with a new one.
• Assist rail - front and rear
• Bracket - assist rail front and rear
• Harnesses and connectors on body side that are linked to the replaced parts
2. Side impact (curtain airbag module not activated)
Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged or cracked part with a new one.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
• Trim panel - roof assembly
• Trim panel for each pillar
• Curtain airbag module
• Satellite safing sensor
• Satellite safing cover
• Front door impact sensor
• Side airbag sensor
• Curtain airbag sensor
3. No side impact or roll over
Visually inspect the airbag modules for damage or contamination and replace any faulty part with a new one.
6. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Control module is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
• Driver’s airbag module has been activated.
• Knee airbag module has been activated.
• Passenger’s airbag module has been activated.
• Side airbag module has been activated.
• Curtain airbag module has been activated.
• Seat belt pretensioner has been activated.
• Lap seat belt pretensioner has been activated.
7. FRONT SUB SENSOR
If the section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged, check the following items and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
• Driver’s airbag module, knee airbag module or passenger’s airbag module has been activated.
8. FRONT DOOR IMPACT SENSOR, SATELLITE SAFING SENSOR, SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND CURTAIN AIRBAG SENSOR
If the section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged, check the following items and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Front door impact sensor, satellite safing sensor, sensor cover, side airbag sensor and curtain airbag sensor are cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
• Side airbag module or curtain airbag module has been activated. (Operating side)
9. ROLL CONNECTOR
Check the following items and replace any damaged, cracked, or deformed parts with new parts.
• Combination switch
• Steering roll connector
10. CHECK STEERING SYSTEM
For steering wheel, column assembly - steering, universal joint assembly - steering, and steering gearbox, check the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.
• Check the following items for the column assembly - steering. Steering Column > INSPECTION">
– Mounting conditions and deflection of front and rear, upward and downward directions of the steering wheel and column assembly - steering.
– Deflection of front and rear, upward and downward directions, and mounting condition to vehicle body of the column assembly - steering. (After a collision, absorbing part of the column assembly - steering may have been operated.)
• Check for deflection and the swing load of the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > INSPECTION">
• Check the following items for the steering gearbox. Electric Power Steering Gearbox > INSPECTION">
– Rack sliding resistance and deflection
– Input shaft play
– Rotational resistance of gearbox
11. PASSENGER’S SEAT
CAUTION:
If any of the following applies, replace the pad assembly - front seat cushion & frame assembly - front cushion as a unit. Do not disassemble.
• The frame assembly - front cushion or the pad assembly - front seat cushion is cracked or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Harness wire is exposed.
• Scratches, cracks, or deformation found on the occupant detection system sensor mat or occupant detection control module, or attachment brackets of the control module. (Only for passenger’s airbag deployment control occupant detection system)
1. Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Body or bracket of the seat belt inner - front is scratched, cracked or deformed.
• Frame assembly - front backrest is cracked or deformed.
• Headrest assembly for deformation or play
• If the cover - front cushion and the cover COMPL - front backrest is damaged or frayed, replace the cover with a new part.
• If the cover - front cushion and the seat heater are replaced, replace the cover hang wire with a new part.
2. When the passenger’s seat cover COMPL - front seat has been removed or replaced, make sure that the occupant detection system operates normally.
3. Use the Subaru Select Monitor to check whether the passenger’s seat belt buckle switch is operating normally.
12. INSPECTION OF OTHER PARTS
Check for the following parts, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
1. Check the direct type connector of driver’s airbag module, knee airbag module, curtain airbag module, and pretensioner for damage, and also check each harness for pinching and connector damage. Replace the main harness as an assembly if damage is found.
2. Check the seat cushion, backrest, slide rail and headrest for installation condition and looseness.
3. If any break or fray is found in the cover COMPL - front backrest of the driver’s seat or passenger’s seat, the side airbag system may not operate normally. In this case, replace the cover COMPL - front backrest with a new part.
4. Use the Subaru Select Monitor to check whether the passenger’s seat belt buckle switch is operating normally.
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