Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections
Warning: Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return the vehicle structure to the original production configuration. Not properly repairing the vehicle structure could cause non-deployment of the air bag(s) in a frontal collision or deployment of the air bag(s) for conditions less severe than intended.
After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed.
- The steering column--Inspect the steering column for bending, twisting, buckling or any type of damage.
- The instrument panel knee bolsters and mounting points--Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage
- The instrument panel brackets, braces, etc.--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- The seat belts--Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision.
- The instrument panel cross car beam--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- The instrument panel mounting points and brackets--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- The seats and seat mounting points--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
- The roof and headliner mounting points.
Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
After a collision involving air bag deployment, replace the following components.
- Inflatable restraint passenger instrument panel air bag module
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
- Inflatable restraint front end sensors
- Inflatable restraint left front/right front air bag module, if deployed
- Seat back cover on internal seat side air bag module, if deployed
- Inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioners
Perform additional inspections on the following components.
- Steering wheel module coil and the coil wiring pigtail--Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
- Mounting points or mounting hardware for the passenger instrument panel module, steering wheel module, SDM, side air bag module (if deployed) and seat belt pretensioners--Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.
Accident With Side Air Bag Module Deployment - Component Replacement and
Inspections
After a collision involving left/right side air bag module deployment,
replace the following components.
Left/right inflatable restraint side impact sensors on the side of the
impact.
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Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or
unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the
door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition
and remove the key when performing service in the
area of the SIS.
Warning: When pe ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rocker outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create 50 mm (2 in) backing plates from the unused portion of the
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Rear Seats
Either side of the rear seatback can be folded.
To fold the rear seatbacks:
1. Place the front seatbacks in the upright position.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and
return them ...
