Seat replacement after a collision can affect several safety systems

A seat may include restraint-related equipment as well as comfort electronics. Replacing the complete seat introduces identification and configuration questions beyond whether its motors operate.

How to approach the assessment

Provide the original and donor details and ask the collision repairer which components and setup procedures apply. Do not assume that working adjustment controls establish safety-system compatibility. Any SRS warning needs diagnosis in the context of the installed seat.

Useful details to send

  • Original and replacement identifiers.
  • Occupancy and restraint equipment records.
  • Fault report following installation.

Arrange the right assessment

This guide does not establish that a vehicle is safe to use. Restraint repairs need qualified assessment and the correct manufacturer instructions. A module service does not replace required component repairs or vehicle-level verification.

Ask AXION about your repair or read our SRS module assessment information. Workshop visits are by appointment in Didcot. Confirm suitability before posting any removed module.

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