Chevrolet 2011 Volt Collision Awareness Manual page 13

Air Bag Repairs and Inspections Required After a
Collision
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-
• The instrument panel brackets, braces, etc.
• The seat belts--Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks.
• The instrument panel cross car beam.
• The instrument panel mounting points and brackets.
• The seats and seat mounting points.
• The roof and headliner mounting points.
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