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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Steering Column Inspection After A Collision - Now Available
I-CAR · November 1, 2024
Summary
This I-CAR Repairers Realm episode and associated resources address the critical requirements for steering column inspections following a collision. It covers how to identify potential damage, understand built-in safety features, locate OEM-specific inspection documentation, and make repair-versus-replace decisions after an impact or SRS deployment.
What to do on the job
Always consult and follow OEM-specific guidelines to perform a comprehensive steering column inspection after any collision or SRS deployment to determine if repair or replacement is required.
How to use it
Use this resource to justify the labor time and necessity of performing steering column and steering system inspections during the blueprinting process. It serves as industry-standard support to show insurers why these safety inspections are mandatory after an impact or airbag deployment, even if there is no obvious visual damage to the steering column.
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