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RESTRAINTS INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
WARNING INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
WARNINGS - RESTRAINT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SUPPLEMENTAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RESTRAINT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
STANDARD PROCEDURE REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR
RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT PASSENGER AIRBAG MOUNTING BRACKET
DEPLOYMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 REAR CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CLOCKSPRING SEAT BELT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING SEAT BELT TENSIONER
CENTERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER
DRIVER AIRBAG REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
FRONT SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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DESCRIPTION

Fig. 1 Supplemental Restraint System

1 - FRONT IMPACT SENSOR (2) 5 - SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (2)
2 - AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE 6 - DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER
3 - PASSENGER AIRBAG 7 - SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (2)
4 - DRIVER AIRBAG

An occupant restraint system is standard factory- employ, such as fastening a seat belt; while passive
installed safety equipment on this model. Available restraints require no action by the vehicle occupants
occupant restraints for this model include both active to be employed (Fig. 1).
and passive types. Active restraints are those which
require the vehicle occupants to take some action to
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ACTIVE RESTRAINTS time the ignition switch is turned to the On position.
The active restraints for this model include: A pyrotechnic-type seat belt tensioner is integral to
• Front Seat Belts - Both front seating positions the driver side front seat belt retractor mounted on
are equipped with three-point seat belt systems the lower B-pillar of all models equipped with dual
employing a lower B-pillar mounted inertia latch- front airbags.
type retractor, height-adjustable upper B-pillar • Side Curtain Airbags - Optional side curtain
mounted turning loops, a traveling lower seat belt airbags are available for this model when it is also
anchor secured to the outboard side of the seat equipped with dual front airbags. This airbag system
frame, and a traveling end-release seat belt buckle is a passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint Sys-
secured to the inboard side of the seat frame. The tem (SRS) and vehicles with this equipment can be
driver side front seat belt buckle includes an integral readily identified by a molded identification trim but-
Hall-effect seat belt switch that detects whether the ton with the “SRS - AIRBAG” logo located on the
driver side front seat belt has been fastened. headliner above each B-pillar (Fig. 2).
• Rear Seat Belts - All three rear seating posi-
tions are equipped with three-point seat belt sys-
tems. The outboard seating position belts employ a
lower C-pillar mounted inertia latch-type retractor, a
fixed position upper C-pillar mounted turning loop,
and a fixed lower seat belt anchor secured to the
floor panel. The rear seat center seating position belt
has an inertia latch-type retractor that is integral to
the rear seat back panel, and a cable from the seat
back latch locks the center belt retractor spool unless
the seat back is fully latched. The rear seat center
seating position belt lower anchor is secured to the
floor panel. All three rear seat belts have fixed end-
release seat belt buckles secured to the floor panel, a
single buckle unit on the right side and a double
buckle unit on the left side.
• Child Restraint Anchors - All vehicles are Fig. 2 SRS Logo
equipped with three, fixed-position, child seat upper
tether anchors. Two anchors are integral to the back The supplemental restraint system includes the
of the right rear seat back panel, and one is integral following major components, which are described in
to the left rear seat back panel. Two lower anchors further detail elsewhere in this service information:
are also provided for each rear outboard seating posi- • Airbag Control Module - The Airbag Control
tion on all models. These lower anchors are accessed Module (ACM) is also sometimes referred to as the
from the front of the rear seat where the seat back Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). The ACM is
meets the seat cushion. Two lower anchors are inte- located on a mount on the floor panel transmission
gral to the right rear seat back panel, and two are tunnel, below the center of the instrument panel.
integral to the left rear seat back panel. • Airbag Indicator - The airbag indicator is inte-
gral to the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster
PASSIVE RESTRAINTS (EMIC), which is located on the instrument panel in
The passive restraints available for this model front of the driver.
include the following: • Clockspring - The clockspring is located near
• Dual Front Airbags - Multistage driver and the top of the steering column, directly beneath the
front passenger airbags are available for this model. steering wheel.
This airbag system is a passive, inflatable, Supple- • Driver Airbag - The driver airbag is located in
mental Restraint System (SRS) and vehicles with the center of the steering wheel, beneath the driver
this equipment can be readily identified by the “SRS airbag trim cover.
- AIRBAG” logo molded into the driver airbag trim • Driver Knee Blocker - The driver knee blocker
cover in the center of the steering wheel and also is a structural unit secured to the back side of and
into the passenger airbag door on the instrument integral to the instrument panel steering column
panel above the glove box (Fig. 2). Vehicles with the opening cover.
airbag system can also be identified by the airbag • Front Impact Sensor - Two front impact sen-
indicator, which will illuminate in the instrument sors are used on vehicles equipped with dual front
cluster for about seven seconds as a bulb test each airbags, one left side and one right side. One sensor
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is located on the back side of each vertical member of belts and child restraint anchors are referred to as
the radiator support. an active restraint because the vehicle occupants are
• Passenger Airbag - The passenger airbag is required to physically fasten and properly adjust
located on the instrument panel, beneath the passen- these restraints in order to benefit from them. See
ger airbag door on the instrument panel above the the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for more
glove box on the passenger side of the vehicle. information on the features, use and operation of all
• Passenger Knee Blocker - The passenger knee of the factory-installed active restraints.
blocker is a structural reinforcement that is integral
to and concealed within the glove box door. PASSIVE RESTRAINTS
• Seat Belt Tensioner - The seat belt tensioner The passive restraints are referred to as a supple-
is integral to the driver side front seat belt retractor mental restraint system because they were designed
unit on vehicles equipped with dual front airbags. and are intended to enhance the protection for the
• Side Impact Airbag Control Module - Two occupants of the vehicle only when used in conjunc-
Side Impact Airbag Control Modules (SIACM) are tion with the seat belts. They are referred to as pas-
used on vehicles equipped with the optional side cur- sive restraints because the vehicle occupants are not
tain airbags, one left side and one right side. One required to do anything to make them operate; how-
SIACM is located behind the B-pillar trim near the ever, the vehicle occupants must be wearing their
base of each B-pillar. seat belts in order to obtain the maximum safety
• Side Curtain Airbag - In vehicles equipped benefit from the factory-installed supplemental
with this option, a side curtain airbag is located on restraint system.
each inside roof side rail above the headliner, and The supplemental restraint system electrical cir-
extends from the A-pillar to just beyond the C-pillar. cuits are continuously monitored and controlled by a
The ACM, both SIACMs, and the EMIC each con- microprocessor and software contained within the
tain a central processing unit and programming that Airbag Control Module (ACM) and, on vehicles
allow them to communicate with each other using equipped with the side curtain airbags, both Side
the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) Impact Airbag Control Modules (SIACM). An airbag
data bus network. This method of communication is indicator in the ElectroMechanical Instrument Clus-
used by the ACM for control of the airbag indicator ter (EMIC) illuminates for about seven seconds as a
on all models equipped with dual front airbags. bulb test each time the ignition switch is turned to
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CON- the On or Start positions. Following the bulb test,
TROL MODULES/COMMUNICATION - DESCRIP- the airbag indicator is turned on or off by the ACM
TION). to indicate the status of the supplemental restraint
Hard wired circuitry connects the supplemental system. If the airbag indicator comes on at any time
restraint system components to each other through other than during the bulb test, it indicates that
the electrical system of the vehicle. These hard wired there is a problem in the supplemental restraint sys-
circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which tem electrical circuits. Such a problem may cause air-
are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by bags not to deploy when required, or to deploy when
many different methods. These circuits may be con- not required.
nected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system, Deployment of the supplemental restraints
and to the supplemental restraint system compo- depends upon the angle and severity of an impact.
nents through the use of a combination of soldered Deployment is not based upon vehicle speed; rather,
splices, splice block connectors, and many different deployment is based upon the rate of deceleration as
types of wire harness terminal connectors and insu- measured by the forces of gravity (G force) upon the
lators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. impact sensors. When an impact is severe enough,
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, the microprocessor in the ACM or the SIACM signals
proper wire and connector repair procedures, further the inflator of the appropriate airbag units to deploy
details on wire harness routing and retention, as well their airbag cushions. The driver side front seat belt
as pin-out and location views for the various wire tensioner is provided with a deployment signal by
harness connectors, splices and grounds. the ACM in conjunction with the driver airbag. Dur-
ing a frontal vehicle impact, the knee blockers work
OPERATION in concert with properly fastened and adjusted seat
belts to restrain both the driver and the front seat
ACTIVE RESTRAINTS passenger in the proper position for an airbag deploy-
The primary passenger restraints in this or any ment. The knee blockers also absorb and distribute
other vehicle are the standard equipment factory-in- the crash energy from the driver and the front seat
stalled seat belts and child restraint anchors. Seat passenger to the structure of the instrument panel.
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The seat belt tensioner removes the slack from the THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
driver side front seat belt to provide further assur- OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
ance that the driver is properly positioned and RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
restrained for an airbag deployment. ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
Typically, the vehicle occupants recall more about DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
the events preceding and following a collision than BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
they do of an airbag deployment itself. This is ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
because the airbag deployment and deflation occur so BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
rapidly. In a typical 48 kilometer-per-hour (30 mile- THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
per-hour) barrier impact, from the moment of impact PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
until the airbags are fully inflated takes about 40 PARTS CATALOG.
milliseconds. Within one to two seconds from the
moment of impact, the airbags are almost entirely WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
deflated. The times cited for these events are approx- BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
imations, which apply only to a barrier impact at the SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
given speed. Actual times will vary somewhat, WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
depending upon the vehicle speed, impact angle, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
severity of the impact, and the type of collision. FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
When the ACM monitors a problem in any of the OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
dual front airbag system circuits or components, OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
including the seat belt tensioner, it stores a fault BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
code or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in its memory WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
circuit and sends an electronic message to the EMIC TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
to turn on the airbag indicator. When the SIACM THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
monitors a problem in any of the side curtain airbag SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
system circuits or components, it stores a fault code RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
or DTC in its memory circuit and sends an electronic PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
message to the ACM, and the ACM sends an elec- DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
tronic message to the EMIC to turn on the airbag PERSONAL INJURY.
indicator. Proper testing of the supplemental
restraint system components, the Programmable
WARNING: AN AIRBAG INFLATOR UNIT MAY CON-
Communications Interface (PCI) data bus, the elec-
TAIN SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE.
tronic message inputs to and outputs from the EMIC,
THESE MATERIALS ARE POISONOUS AND
the SIACM, or the ACM, as well as the retrieval or
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CONTACT WITH ACID,
erasure of a DTC from the ACM, SIACM, or EMIC
WATER, OR HEAVY METALS MAY PRODUCE HARM-
requires the use of a DRBIIIt scan tool. Refer to the
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES (SODIUM HYDROXIDE
appropriate diagnostic information.
IS FORMED IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE) OR
See the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for
COMBUSTIBLE COMPOUNDS. AN AIRBAG INFLA-
more information on the features, use and operation
TOR UNIT MAY ALSO CONTAIN A GAS CANISTER
of all of the factory-installed passive restraints.
PRESSURIZED TO OVER 2500 PSI. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG UNIT OR
WARNING TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE,
INCINERATE, OR BRING INTO CONTACT WITH
WARNINGS - RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURES
EXCEEDING 93° C (200° F).
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
WARNING: WHEN HANDLING A SEAT BELT TEN-
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
SIONER RETRACTOR, PROPER CARE SHOULD BE
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
EXERCISED TO KEEP FINGERS OUT FROM UNDER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
THE RETRACTOR COVER AND AWAY FROM THE
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
SEAT BELT WEBBING WHERE IT EXITS FROM THE
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
RETRACTOR COVER.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
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WARNING: REPLACE ALL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
COMPONENTS ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATA- PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
LOG. SUBSTITUTE PARTS MAY APPEAR INTER- DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
CHANGEABLE, BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY PERSONAL INJURY.
RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

STANDARD PROCEDURE
WARNING: THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND
BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE RESTRAINT STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING
SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS
AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE At no time should any source of electricity be per-
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE mitted near the inflator on the back of a non-de-
REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A ployed airbag or seat belt tensioner. When carrying a
NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH non-deployed airbag, the trim cover or airbag cushion
THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE side of the unit should be pointed away from the
SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE body to minimize injury in the event of an accidental
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. deployment. If the airbag unit is placed on a bench or
any other surface, the trim cover or airbag cushion
WARNING: WHEN A STEERING COLUMN HAS AN side of the unit should be face up to minimize move-
AIRBAG UNIT ATTACHED, NEVER PLACE THE COL- ment in the event of an accidental deployment. When
UMN ON THE FLOOR OR ANY OTHER SURFACE handling a non-deployed seat belt tensioner, take
WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR AIRBAG UNIT proper care to keep fingers out from under the
FACE DOWN. retractor cover and away from the seat belt webbing
where it exits from the retractor cover. In addition,
the supplemental restraint system should be dis-
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SUPPLEMENTAL armed whenever any steering wheel, steering col-
RESTRAINT SYSTEM umn, seat belt tensioner, driver airbag, passenger
Proper diagnosis and testing of the supplemental airbag, front impact sensor, side curtain airbag, or
restraint system components, the Programmable instrument panel components require diagnosis or
Communications Interface (PCI) data bus, the data service. Failure to observe this warning could result
bus electronic message inputs to and outputs from in accidental airbag deployment and possible per-
the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC), sonal injury.
the Airbag Control Module (ACM), or the Side All damaged, faulty or non-deployed airbags and
Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM) as well as seat belt tensioners which are replaced on vehicles
the retrieval or erasure of a Diagnostic Trouble Code are to be handled and disposed of properly. If an air-
(DTC) from the ACM or SIACM requires the use of a bag or seat belt tensioner unit is faulty or damaged
DRBIIIt scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnos- and non-deployed, refer to the Hazardous Substance
tic information. Control System for proper disposal. Dispose of all
non-deployed and deployed airbags and seat belt ten-
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- sioners in a manner consistent with state, provincial,
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT local and federal regulations.
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT STORAGE
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, Airbags and seat belt tensioners must be stored in
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, their original, special container until they are used
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS for service. Also, they must be stored in a clean, dry
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE environment; away from sources of extreme heat,
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN sparks, and high electrical energy. Always place or
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- store any airbag on a surface with its trim cover or
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- airbag cushion side facing up, to minimize movement
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY in case of an accidental deployment.
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A passenger airbags in this model are deployed by elec-
trical signals generated by the Airbag Control Mod-
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT
ule (ACM) through the driver or passenger squib 1
Any vehicle which is to be returned to use follow-
and squib 2 circuits to the two initiators in the air-
ing a supplemental restraint deployment, must have
bag inflators. Typically, both initiators are used and
the deployed restraints replaced. In addition, if the
all potentially hazardous chemicals are burned dur-
driver airbag has been deployed, the clockspring
ing an airbag deployment event. However, it is possi-
must be replaced. If the passenger airbag is
ble for only one initiator to be used due to an airbag
deployed, the passenger airbag door and both passen-
system fault; therefore, it is always necessary to con-
ger airbag mounting brackets must be replaced. If a
firm that both initiators have been used in order to
side curtain airbag has been deployed, the complete
avoid the improper handling or disposal of poten-
airbag unit, the headliner, as well as the upper A, B,
tially live pyrotechnic or hazardous materials. The
C and D-pillar trim must be replaced. These compo-
following procedure should be performed using a
nents are not intended for reuse and will be damaged
DRBIIIt scan tool to verify the status of both airbag
or weakened as a result of a supplemental restraint
squibs before either deployed airbag is removed from
deployment, which may or may not be obvious during
the vehicle for disposal.
a visual inspection.
On vehicles with an optional sunroof, the sunroof CAUTION: Deployed front airbags having two initia-
drain tubes and hoses must be closely inspected fol- tors (squibs) in the airbag inflator may or may not
lowing a side curtain airbag deployment. It is also have live pyrotechnic material within the inflator. Do
critical that the mounting surfaces and/or mounting not dispose of these airbags unless you are sure of
brackets for the Airbag Control Module (ACM), Side complete deployment. Refer to the Hazardous Sub-
Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM), and front stance Control System for proper disposal proce-
impact sensors be closely inspected and restored to dures. Dispose of all non-deployed and deployed
their original conditions following any vehicle impact airbags and seat belt tensioners in a manner con-
damage. Because the ACM, SIACM, and each front sistent with state, provincial, local, and federal reg-
impact sensor are used by the supplemental restraint ulations.
system to monitor or confirm the direction and sever-
ity of a vehicle impact, improper orientation or inse- (1) Be certain that the DRBIIIt scan tool contains
cure fastening of these components may cause the latest version of the proper DRBIIIt software.
airbags not to deploy when required, or to deploy Connect the DRBIIIt to the 16-way Data Link Con-
when not required. nector (DLC). The DLC is located on the driver side
All other vehicle components should be closely lower edge of the instrument panel, outboard of the
inspected following any other supplemental restraint steering column.
deployment, but are to be replaced only as required (2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
by the extent of the visible damage incurred. (3) Using the DRBIIIt, read and record the active
(current) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS Using the active DTC information, refer to the Air-
Multistage airbags with multiple initiators (squibs) bag Squib Status table to determine the status of
must be checked to determine that all squibs were both driver and/or passenger airbag squibs.
used during the deployment event. The driver and

AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS

IF the Active DTC is: Conditions Squib Status
Driver or Passenger Squib 1 AND the stored DTC minutes for both Driver or Both Squib 1 and 2 were
open Passenger squibs are within 15 minutes of each used.
other
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1 AND the stored DTC minutes for Driver or Squib 1 was used; Squib 2 is
open Passenger Squib 2 open is GREATER than the live.
stored DTC minutes for Driver or Passenger
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
Squib 1 by 15 minutes or more
open
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RESTRAINTS (Continued)

AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS

IF the Active DTC is: Conditions Squib Status
Driver or Passenger Squib 1 AND the stored DTC minutes for Driver or Squib 1 is live; Squib 2 was
open Passenger Squib 1 open is GREATER than the used.
stored DTC minutes for Driver or Passenger
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
Squib 2 by 15 minutes or more
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1 AND Driver or Passenger Squib 2 open is NOT Squib 1 was used; Squib 2 is
open an active code live.
Driver or Passenger Squib 2 AND Driver or Passenger Squib 1 open is NOT Squib 1 is live; Squib 2 was
open an active code used.

If none of the Driver or Passenger Squib 1 or 2 WARNING: IF YOU EXPERIENCE SKIN IRRITATION
open are active codes, the status of the airbag squibs DURING CLEANUP, RUN COOL WATER OVER THE
is unknown. In this case the airbag should be han- AFFECTED AREA. ALSO, IF YOU EXPERIENCE
dled and disposed of as if the squibs were both live. IRRITATION OF THE NOSE OR THROAT, EXIT THE
VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR UNTIL THE IRRITATION
CLEANUP PROCEDURE CEASES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSI-
Following a supplemental restraint deployment, the CIAN.
vehicle interior will contain a powdery residue. This
residue consists primarily of harmless particulate by- (1) Begin the cleanup by using a vacuum cleaner
products of the small pyrotechnic charge that initiates to remove any residual powder from the vehicle inte-
the propellant used to deploy a supplemental restraint. rior. Clean from outside the vehicle and work your
However, this residue may also contain traces of way inside, so that you avoid kneeling or sitting on a
sodium hydroxide powder, a chemical by-product of the non-cleaned area.
propellant material that is used to generate the inert (2) Be certain to vacuum the heater and air condi-
gas that inflates the airbag. Since sodium hydroxide tioning outlets as well (Fig. 4). Run the heater and
powder can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat, be air conditioner blower on the lowest speed setting
sure to wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and a long- and vacuum any powder expelled from the outlets.
sleeved shirt during cleanup (Fig. 3).

Fig. 4 Vacuum Heater and A/C Outlets - Typical

Fig. 3 Wear Safety Glasses and Rubber Gloves -
Typical
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RESTRAINTS (Continued)
CAUTION: Deployed front airbags having two initia-
tors (squibs) in the airbag inflator may or may not
have live pyrotechnic material within the inflator. Do
not dispose of these airbags unless you are sure of
complete deployment. Refer to AIRBAG SQUIB STA-
TUS . All damaged, faulty, or non-deployed supple-
mental restraints which are replaced on vehicles
are to be handled and disposed of properly. If an
airbag or seat belt tensioner unit is faulty or dam-
aged and non-deployed, refer to the Hazardous
Substance Control System for proper disposal. Be
certain to dispose of all non-deployed and deployed
supplemental restraints in a manner consistent with
state, provincial, local and federal regulations.

(3) Next, remove the deployed supplemental

restraints from the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate
service removal procedures.
(4) You may need to vacuum the interior of the
vehicle a second time to recover all of the powder.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST

The following procedure should be performed using Fig. 5 16-Way Data Link Connector - Typical
a DRBIIIt scan tool to verify proper supplemental 1 - 16–WAY DATA LINK CONNECTOR
restraint system operation following the service or 2 - BOTTOM OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
replacement of any supplemental restraint system
component. (3) Turn the ignition switch to the On position and
exit the vehicle with the DRBIIIt scan tool.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- (4) Check to be certain that nobody is in the vehi-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT cle, then reconnect the battery negative cable.
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING (5) Using the DRBIIIt, read and record the active
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, (current) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data.
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, NOTE: All service replacement Airbag Control Mod-
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS ules (ACM) are shipped configured for the optional
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE side curtain airbag feature. If a service replacement
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN ACM is installed in a vehicle that is not equipped
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- with the optional side curtain airbags, the airbag
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- indicator will illuminate and “No Right SIACM” and
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY “No Left SIACM” DTCs will be registered. The ACM
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL must be configured to electronically disable the
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE side curtain airbag feature using a DRBIIIT scan
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic informa-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE tion.
PERSONAL INJURY.
(6) Next, use the DRBIIIt to read and record any
(1) During the following test, the battery negative stored (historical) DTC data.
cable remains disconnected and isolated, as it was (7) If any DTC is found in Step 5 or Step 6, refer
during the supplemental restraint system component to the appropriate diagnostic information.
removal and installation procedures. (8) Use the DRBIIIt to erase the stored DTC data.
(2) Be certain that the DRBIIIt scan tool contains If any problems remain, the stored DTC data will not
the latest version of the proper DRBIIIt software. erase. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic informa-
Connect the DRBIIIt to the 16-way Data Link Con- tion to diagnose any stored DTC that will not erase.
nector (DLC). The DLC is located on the driver side If the stored DTC information is successfully erased,
lower edge of the instrument panel, outboard of the go to Step 9.
steering column (Fig. 5).
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RESTRAINTS (Continued)
(9) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position for The ACM housing also has an integral ground lug
about fifteen seconds, and then back to the On posi- with a tapped hole that protrudes from the lower left
tion. Observe the airbag indicator in the instrument rear corner of the unit. This lug provides a case
cluster. It should illuminate for six to eight seconds, ground to the ACM when a ground screw is installed
and then go out. This indicates that the supplemen- through the left side of the mounting bracket. An
tal restraint system is functioning normally and that arrow cast into the top of the ACM housing near the
the repairs are complete. If the airbag indicator fails front provides a visual verification of the proper ori-
to light, or lights and stays on, there is still an active entation of the unit, and should always be pointed
supplemental restraint system fault or malfunction. toward the front of the vehicle. Two molded plastic
Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information to electrical connector receptacles exit the right side of
diagnose the problem. the ACM housing. The smaller of the two receptacles
contains twelve terminal pins, while the larger one
contains twenty-three. These terminal pins connect
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE the ACM to the vehicle electrical system through two
dedicated take outs and connectors of the instrument
DESCRIPTION panel wire harness.
A molded rubber protective cover is installed
loosely over the ACM to protect the unit from con-
densation or coolant leaking from a damaged or
faulty heater-air conditioner unit housing. An inte-
gral flange on the left side of the cover is secured to
the floor panel transmission tunnel with a short
piece of double-faced tape as an assembly aid during
the manufacturing process, but this tape does not
require replacement following service removal.
The impact sensor and safing sensor internal to
the ACM are calibrated for the specific vehicle, and
are only serviced as a unit with the ACM. All service
replacement ACMs are shipped configured for the
optional side curtain airbag feature. If a service
replacement ACM is installed in a vehicle that is not
equipped with the optional side curtain airbags, the
ACM must be configured to electronically disable the
Fig. 6 Airbag Control Module
side curtain airbag feature using a DRBIIIt scan
1 - AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
2 - ORIENTATION ARROW
3 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE (2) The ACM cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if dam-
4 - MOUNTING HOLE (2) aged or faulty, it must be replaced. The ACM cover is
5 - GROUND LUG available for individual service replacement.
The Airbag Control Module (ACM) is also some-
times referred to as the Occupant Restraint Control-
OPERATION
ler (ORC) (Fig. 6). The ACM is secured with two long The microprocessor in the Airbag Control Module
screws within a tray-like stamped steel mounting (ACM) contains the front supplemental restraint sys-
bracket welded onto the top of the floor panel trans- tem logic circuits and controls all of the front supple-
mission tunnel forward of the instrument panel cen- mental restraint system components. The ACM uses
ter support bracket and below the instrument panel On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) and can communicate
center stack in the passenger compartment of the with other electronic modules in the vehicle as well
vehicle. Concealed within a hollow in the center of as with the DRBIIIt scan tool using the Programma-
the die cast aluminum ACM housing is the electronic ble Communications Interface (PCI) data bus net-
circuitry of the ACM which includes a microproces- work. This method of communication is used for
sor, an electronic impact sensor, an electromechanical control of the airbag indicator in the ElectroMechani-
safing sensor, and an energy storage capacitor. A cal Instrument Cluster (EMIC) and for supplemental
stamped metal cover plate is secured to the bottom of restraint system diagnosis and testing through the
the ACM housing with four screws to enclose and 16-way data link connector located on the driver side
protect the internal electronic circuitry and compo- lower edge of the instrument panel. (Refer to 8 -
nents. ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/AIRBAG
INDICATOR - OPERATION).
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AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)
The ACM microprocessor continuously monitors all Two sensors are contained within the ACM, an
of the front supplemental restraint system electrical electronic impact sensor and a safing sensor. The
circuits to determine the system readiness. If the ACM also monitors inputs from two remote front
ACM detects a monitored system fault, it sets an impact sensors located on the back of the right and
active and stored Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and left vertical members of the radiator support near
sends electronic messages to the EMIC over the PCI the front of the vehicle. The electronic impact sensors
data bus to turn on the airbag indicator. An active are accelerometers that sense the rate of vehicle
fault only remains for the duration of the fault, or in deceleration, which provides verification of the direc-
some cases, the duration of the current ignition tion and severity of an impact.
switch cycle, while a stored fault causes a DTC to be The safing sensor is an electromechanical sensor
stored in memory by the ACM. For some DTCs, if a within the ACM that provides an additional logic
fault does not recur for a number of ignition cycles, input to the ACM microprocessor. The safing sensor
the ACM will automatically erase the stored DTC. is used to verify the need for a front supplemental
For other internal faults, the stored DTC is latched restraint deployment by detecting impact energy of a
forever. lesser magnitude than that of the electronic impact
The ACM also monitors a Hall effect-type seat belt sensors, and must be closed in order for the front air-
switch located in the buckle of the driver side front bags or the seat belt tensioner to deploy.
seat belt to determine whether that seat belt is buck- A pre-programmed decision algorithm in the ACM
led, and provides an input to the EMIC over the PCI microprocessor determines when the deceleration
data bus to control the seatbelt indicator operation rate as signaled by the impact sensors and the safing
based upon the status of the driver side front seat sensor indicate an impact that is severe enough to
belt switch. On models equipped with optional side require front supplemental restraint system protec-
curtain airbags, the ACM communicates with both tion and, based upon the status of the driver side
the left and right Side Impact Airbag Control Mod- front seat belt switch input and the severity of the
ules (SIACM) over the PCI data bus. The SIACM monitored impact, determines what combination of
notifies the ACM when it has detected a monitored driver seat belt tensioner and front airbag deploy-
system fault and stored a DTC in memory for its ment is required for each front seating position.
respective side curtain airbag system, and the ACM When the programmed conditions are met, the ACM
sets a DTC and controls the airbag indicator opera- sends the proper electrical signals to deploy the
tion accordingly. driver seat belt tensioner and the dual multistage
The ACM receives battery current through two cir- front airbags at the programmed force levels.
cuits; a fused ignition switch output (run) circuit The hard wired inputs and outputs for the ACM
through a fuse in the Junction Block (JB), and a may be diagnosed and tested using conventional
fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit diagnostic tools and procedures. However, conven-
through a second fuse in the JB. The ACM has a case tional diagnostic methods will not prove conclusive in
ground through a lug on the bottom of the ACM the diagnosis of the ACM, the PCI data bus network,
housing that is secured with a ground screw to the or the electronic message inputs to and outputs from
left side of the ACM mounting bracket. The ACM the ACM. The most reliable, efficient, and accurate
also receives a power ground through a ground cir- means to diagnose the ACM, the PCI data bus net-
cuit and take out of the instrument panel wire har- work, and the electronic message inputs to and out-
ness. This take out has a single eyelet terminal puts from the ACM requires the use of a DRBIIIt
connector that is secured by a second ground screw scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
to the left side of the ACM mounting bracket. These mation.
connections allow the ACM to be operational when-
ever the ignition switch is in the Start or On posi-
tions.
The ACM also contains an energy-storage capaci-
tor. When the ignition switch is in the Start or On
positions, this capacitor is continually being charged
with enough electrical energy to deploy the front sup-
plemental restraint components for up to one second
following a battery disconnect or failure. The purpose
of the capacitor is to provide backup supplemental
restraint system protection in case there is a loss of
battery current supply to the ACM during an impact.
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AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)

REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CON-

TAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES
THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE FRONT SUPPLE-
MENTAL RESTRAINTS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP
THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT CAN DAM- Fig. 7 ACM Cover Remove/Install
AGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALI-
1 - FLANGE
BRATION. IF AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS 2 - COVER
ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE 3 - TAPE
MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED 4 - SCREW
5 - BRACKET
WITH A NEW UNIT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS 6 - AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, 7 - FLOOR PANEL TRANSMISSION TUNNEL
INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER FRONT SUPPLEMEN-
TAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
OCCUPANT INJURIES.

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(2) Remove the center console from the top of the
floor panel transmission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) From the left side of the floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel, remove the Airbag Control Module
(ACM) cover from the ACM (Fig. 7). The cover flange
is secured to the silencer pad on the floor panel
transmission tunnel with double-faced tape.
(4) Remove the ground screw that secures the
ground lug on the left rear corner of the ACM hous-
ing to the ACM bracket on the floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel.
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the ACM to
the ACM bracket that is welded onto the top of the Fig. 8 Airbag Control Module Remove/Install
floor panel transmission tunnel (Fig. 8). 1 - AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR (2)
3 - BRACKET
4 - SCREW (2)
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AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)
(6) Lift the ACM from the ACM bracket on the top (2) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
of the floor panel transmission tunnel and move the connectors for the ACM to the ACM connector recep-
unit to the left far enough to access the ACM wire tacles located on the right side of the module. Be cer-
harness connectors. tain that the latches on both connectors and the red
(7) Disconnect the two instrument panel wire har- Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lock on the large
ness connectors for the ACM from the ACM connector connector are each fully engaged.
receptacles located on the right side of the module. (3) Carefully position the ACM into the ACM
To disconnect the large instrument panel wire har- bracket on the top of the floor panel transmission
ness connector from the ACM: tunnel. When the ACM is correctly positioned, the
(a) Slide the red Connector Position Assurance arrow on the ACM housing will be pointed forward in
(CPA) lock on the top of the connector toward the the vehicle.
side of the connector. (4) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
(b) Depress the connector latch tab and pull the the ACM to the ACM bracket that is welded onto the
connector straight away from the ACM connector floor panel transmission tunnel. Tighten the screws
receptacle. to 36 N·m (26 ft. lbs.).
(8) Remove the ACM from the left side of the floor (5) Install and tighten the ground screw that
panel transmission tunnel. secures the ground lug on the left rear corner of the
ACM housing to the ACM bracket on the floor panel
INSTALLATION transmission tunnel (Fig. 7). Tighten the screw to 12
N·m (105 in. lbs.).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- (6) From the left side of the floor panel transmis-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT sion tunnel, carefully position the ACM cover back
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING over the top of the ACM.
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, NOTE: The integral flange on the left side of the
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, ACM cover is secured to the floor panel transmis-
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS sion tunnel with a short piece of double-faced tape
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE as an assembly aid during the manufacturing pro-
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN cess, but this tape does not require replacement
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- following service removal.
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY (7) Reinstall the center console onto the top of the
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL floor panel transmission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION).
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- (8) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi-
PERSONAL INJURY. cation test procedure should be performed following
service of any supplemental restraint system compo-
nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
WARNING: THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CON- STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
TAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES
THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE FRONT SUPPLE-
MENTAL RESTRAINTS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR
THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT CAN DAM-
AGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALI- DESCRIPTION
BRATION. IF AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS This model is equipped with a Lower Anchors and
ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE Tether for CHildren, or LATCH child restraint
MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED anchorage system (Fig. 9). The LATCH system pro-
WITH A NEW UNIT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS vides for the installation of suitable child restraints
WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, in certain seating positions without using the stan-
INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER FRONT SUPPLEMEN- dard equipment seat belt provided for that seating
TAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE position. The rear seats in this model are equipped
OCCUPANT INJURIES. with a fixed-position child restraint upper tether
anchor for both the center and the two outboard seat-
(1) Position the Airbag Control Module (ACM) to ing positions, and child restraint lower anchors for
the left side of the floor panel transmission tunnel the two outboard seating positions only.
near the ACM bracket (Fig. 8).
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CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR (Continued)

Fig. 9 Child Restraint Anchor Locations

1 - LOWER ANCHOR (PROVIDED FOR REAR OUTBOARD 2 - TETHER ANCHOR (PROVIDED FOR REAR CENTER AND
SEATING POSITIONS ONLY) OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS)

The three upper tether anchors are integral to the

rear seat back panels (Fig. 10). Two anchors are inte-
gral to the back of the right rear seat back panel,
and one is integral to the left rear seat back panel.
These anchors are each constructed from a short
piece of round steel bar stock that is securely welded
into a stamped cup integral to the seat back panel.
There is a separate molded plastic trim bezel located
around each of the three anchors. The child restraint
upper tether anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, they must be replaced as a
unit with their respective rear seat back panels.
The lower anchors for this model are also integral
to their respective rear seat back panel (Fig. 11).
These anchors are constructed from round steel bar
stock that is formed into a U-shape, then securely
welded to the lower edge of the seat back panel. They Fig. 10 Child Tether Anchors
are each accessed from the front of their respective 1 - REAR SEAT BACK (LEFT)
seats, at each side where the seat back meets the 2 - REAR SEAT BACK (RIGHT)
seat cushion. These lower anchors cannot be adjusted 3 - CHILD TETHER ANCHOR BEZEL (3)
or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced as a unit with the seat back panel.
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CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR (Continued)

CLOCKSPRING
DESCRIPTION

Fig. 11 Child Restraint Lower Anchors

1 - REAR SEAT BACK
2 - REAR SEAT CUSHION
3 - LOWER ANCHOR
Fig. 12 Clockspring
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT 1 - PIGTAIL WIRE (2)
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, 2 - UPPER CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, 3 - BUMPER (2)
4 - BRACKET (2)
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER 5 - LABEL
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA- 6 - SHIELD
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY 7 - CASE
8 - WINDOW
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. 9 - ROTOR
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY The clockspring assembly is secured with two inte-
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE gral plastic latches onto the upper steering column
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT housing near the top of the steering column behind
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE the steering wheel (Fig. 12). The clockspring consists
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD of a flat, round molded plastic case with a stubby tail
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE that hangs below the steering column (Fig. 13). The
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR tail contains two connector receptacles that face
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT toward the instrument panel. Within the plastic case
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. is a spool-like molded plastic rotor with a large
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT exposed hub and several plastic rollers. The upper
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH surface of the rotor hub has a large center hole, a
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT release button, a clear plastic inspection window, two
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR short pigtail wires with connectors, and a connector
PARTS CATALOG. receptacle that faces toward the steering wheel. Two
versions of the clockspring are used on this model,
one is a seven circuit unit for vehicles not equipped
OPERATION with optional remote radio switches on the steering
See the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for wheel and can be visually identified by the use of yel-
more information on the proper use of all of the fac- low heat-shrink tubing on the pigtail wires, while the
tory-installed child restraint anchors. other is a nine circuit unit for vehicles with remote
radio switches and can be visually identified by the
use of black heat-shrink tubing on the pigtail wires.
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CLOCKSPRING (Continued)
A rubber bumper block is located on each side of on or in the rotating steering wheel. On this model
the tower formation that contains the connector the rotating electrical components include the driver
receptacle and pigtail wires on the upper surface of airbag, the horn switch, the speed control switches,
the rotor hub. The lower surface of the rotor hub has and the remote radio switches, if the vehicle is so
a molded plastic turn signal cancel cam with a single equipped. The clockspring case is positioned and
lobe that is integral to the rotor. Within the plastic secured to the upper steering column housing near
case and wound around the rotor spool is a long rib- the top of the steering column. The connector recep-
bon-like tape that consists of several thin copper wire tacles on the tail of the fixed clockspring case connect
leads sandwiched between two thin plastic mem- the clockspring to the vehicle electrical system
branes. The outer end of the tape terminates at the through two take outs with connectors from the
connector receptacles that face the instrument panel, instrument panel wire harness.
while the inner end of the tape terminates at the pig- The clockspring rotor is movable and is keyed by
tail wires and connector receptacle on the hub of the the tower formation that is molded onto the upper
clockspring rotor that face the steering wheel. surface of the rotor hub to an opening that is cast
into the steering wheel armature. Rubber bumper
blocks on either side of the clockspring tower forma-
tion eliminate contact noise between the clockspring
tower and the steering wheel. The lobe of the turn
signal cancel cam on the lower surface of the clock-
spring rotor hub contacts a turn signal cancel actua-
tor of the multi-function switch to provide automatic
turn signal cancellation. The yellow or black-sleeved
pigtail wires on the upper surface of the clockspring
rotor connect the clockspring to the driver airbag,
while a steering wheel wire harness connects the
connector receptacle on the upper surface of the
clockspring rotor to the horn switch and, if the vehi-
cle is so equipped, to the optional speed control
switches and remote radio switches on the steering
wheel.
Fig. 13 Clockspring Latches Like the clockspring in a timepiece, the clockspring
tape has travel limits and can be damaged by being
1 - CASE
2 - LATCH (2) wound too tightly during full stop-to-stop steering
3 - ROTOR wheel rotation. To prevent this from occurring, the
4 - CANCEL CAM clockspring is centered when it is installed on the
5 - LOWER CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE (2)
steering column. Centering the clockspring indexes
Service replacement clocksprings are shipped pre- the clockspring tape to the movable steering compo-
centered and with a molded plastic shield that snaps nents so that the tape can operate within its
onto the rotor over the release button. The release designed travel limits. However, if the clockspring is
button secures the centered clockspring rotor to the removed from the steering column or if the steering
clockspring case and the shield prevents the release shaft is disconnected from the steering gear, the
button from being inadvertently depressed during clockspring spool can change position relative to the
shipment and handling, but the shield must be movable steering components and must be re-cen-
removed from the clockspring after it is installed on tered following completion of the service or the tape
the steering column. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE- may be damaged.
STRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - STANDARD PROCE- Service replacement clocksprings are shipped pre-
DURE - CLOCKSPRING CENTERING). centered and with a plastic shield installed over the
The clockspring cannot be repaired. If the clock- clockspring release button. This shield should not be
spring is faulty, damaged, or if the driver airbag has removed and the release button should not be
been deployed, the clockspring must be replaced. depressed until the clockspring has been installed on
the steering column. If the release button is
OPERATION depressed before the clockspring is installed on a
steering column, the clockspring centering procedure
The clockspring is a mechanical electrical circuit
must be performed. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
component that is used to provide continuous electri-
STRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - STANDARD PROCE-
cal continuity between the fixed instrument panel
DURE - CLOCKSPRING CENTERING).
wire harness and the electrical components mounted
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 17
CLOCKSPRING (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING (2) Remove the clockspring from the steering col-
umn. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
CENTERING
CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).
The clockspring is designed to wind and unwind
(3) Depress the release button (Fig. 14).
when the steering wheel is rotated, but is only
designed to rotate the same number of turns (about
five complete rotations) as the steering wheel can be
turned from stop to stop. Centering the clockspring
indexes the clockspring tape to other steering compo-
nents so that it can operate within its designed
travel limits. The rotor of a centered clockspring can
be rotated two and one-half turns in either direction
from the centered position, without damaging the
clockspring tape.
However, if the clockspring is removed for service
or if the steering column is disconnected from the
steering gear, the clockspring tape can change posi-
tion relative to the other steering components. The
clockspring must then be re-centered following com-
pletion of such service or the clockspring tape may be
damaged. Service replacement clocksprings are
shipped pre-centered, with the release button Fig. 14 Clockspring Centering
engaged (raised) and a molded plastic shield installed 1 - ROTOR LABEL
over the release button. This release button should 2 - RELEASE BUTTON
3 - ALIGNMENT ARROWS
not be disengaged and the shield should not be 4 - INSPECTION WINDOW
removed until the clockspring has been installed on
the steering column. If the release button is disen- (4) Keeping the release button depressed, rotate
gaged before the clockspring is installed on a steering the clockspring rotor clockwise to the end of its
column, the clockspring centering procedure must be travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
performed. (5) From the end of the clockwise travel, rotate the
rotor about two and one-half turns counterclockwise,
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- then release the release button. The clockspring
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT tower formation with the pigtail wires for the driver
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING airbag and the connector receptacle for the steering
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, wheel wire harness should end up at the top, the
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, blue roller should be visible through the inspection
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, window, and the printed arrow on the label of the
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS clockspring rotor should be aligned with the arrow
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE molded into the clockspring case. The clockspring is
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN now centered.
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- (6) The front wheels should still be in the straight-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- ahead position. Reinstall the clockspring onto the
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY steering column. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL STRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - INSTALLATION).
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- REMOVAL
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be
PERSONAL INJURY. replaced if faulty or damaged, or if the driver airbag
has been deployed.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to
turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in
the straight-ahead position.

(1) Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead

position.
8O - 18 RESTRAINTS KJ
CLOCKSPRING (Continued)
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to

turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in
the straight-ahead position.
Fig. 15 Clockspring Remove/Install
(1) Place the front wheels in the straight ahead
position. 1 - UPPER SHROUD
2 - CLOCKSPRING
(2) Remove the driver airbag from the steering 3 - LATCH (2)
wheel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/ 4 - SCREW (2)
DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL). 5 - LOWER SHROUD
6 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR (2)
(3) Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness 7 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
connector from the upper clockspring connector 8 - STEERING COLUMN
receptacle.
(4) Remove the steering wheel from the steering (11) Remove the clockspring from the steering col-
column. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/STEER- umn lock housing. The clockspring cannot be
ING WHEEL - REMOVAL). repaired. It must be replaced if faulty or damaged, or
(5) If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt if the driver airbag has been deployed.
steering column, move the tilt steering column to the (12) If the removed clockspring is to be reused, be
fully lowered position and leave the tilt release lever certain that the release button on the clockspring
in the released (down) position. rotor is raised and latched to secure the rotor to the
(6) From below the steering column, remove the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering
two screws that secure the lower shroud to the upper until it is reinstalled on the steering column. If clock-
shroud (Fig. 15). spring centering is not maintained, the clockspring
(7) Using hand pressure, push gently inward on must be centered again before it is reinstalled. (Refer
both sides of the upper shroud near the parting line to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING -
between the upper and lower shrouds to release the STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING CEN-
snap features that secure the two halves to each TERING).
other.
(8) Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from INSTALLATION
the steering column. The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be
(9) Disconnect the two instrument panel wire har- replaced if faulty or damaged, or if the driver airbag
ness connectors for the clockspring from the two con- has been deployed.
nector receptacles below the steering column on the If the clockspring is not properly centered in rela-
back of the clockspring housing. tion to the steering wheel, steering shaft and steer-
(10) Using a small thin-bladed screwdriver, release ing gear, it may be damaged. (Refer to 8 -
the two integral plastic latches that secure the back ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING -
of the clockspring housing to the steering column STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING CEN-
lock housing. TERING). Service replacement clocksprings are
shipped pre-centered, with the release button
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 19
CLOCKSPRING (Continued)
engaged (raised) and a molded plastic shield installed secures the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case
over the release button. This release button should to maintain clockspring centering.
not be disengaged and the shield should not be (8) Reinstall the steering wheel onto the steering
removed until the clockspring has been installed on column. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/STEER-
the steering column. If the release button is disen- ING WHEEL - INSTALLATION).
gaged before the clockspring is installed on a steering
column, the clockspring centering procedure must be NOTE: Be certain that the steering wheel mounting
performed. screw is tightened to the proper torque specifica-
tion to ensure proper clockspring operation.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (9) Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness con-
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING nector to the upper clockspring connector receptacle.
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, (10) Reinstall the driver airbag onto the steering
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, wheel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN DRIVER AIRBAG
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- DESCRIPTION
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain

that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead posi-
tion.

(1) Carefully slide the centered clockspring down

over the steering column upper shaft until the two
integral plastic latches on the back of the clockspring
housing are fully engaged through their openings in
the steering column lock housing (Fig. 15).
(2) Reconnect the two instrument panel wire har- Fig. 16 Driver Airbag Trim Cover
ness connectors for the clockspring to the two connec- 1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - TRIM COVER
tor receptacles below the steering column on the back
of the clockspring housing. The black, injection molded, thermoplastic driver
(3) Position the upper and lower shrouds onto the airbag protective trim cover is the most visible part
steering column. of the driver airbag (Fig. 16). The driver airbag is
(4) Align the snap features on the lower shroud located in the center of the steering wheel, where it
with the receptacles on the upper shroud and apply is secured with two screws to the two horizontal
hand pressure to snap them together. spokes of the four-spoke steering wheel armature.
(5) From below the steering column, install and Base models have a Jeept logo embossed in the cen-
tighten the two screws that secure the lower shroud ter of the trim cover, while premium models feature a
to the upper shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 stamped, satin polished emblem with the Jeept logo
in. lbs.). applied to the center of the trim cover. Concealed
(6) If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt beneath the driver airbag trim cover are the horn
steering column, move the tilt steering column back switch, the folded airbag cushion, the airbag cushion
to the fully raised position and move the tilt release retainer, the airbag housing, the airbag inflator, and
lever back to the locked (up) position. the retainers that secure the inflator to the airbag
(7) If a new clockspring has been installed, remove housing. The airbag cushion, housing, and inflator
the plastic shield covering the release button that are secured within an integral receptacle molded into
the back of the trim cover.
8O - 20 RESTRAINTS KJ
DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)
The resistive membrane-type horn switch is OPERATION
secured with heat stakes to the inside surface of the The multistage driver airbag is deployed by electri-
driver airbag trim cover, between the trim cover and cal signals generated by the Airbag Control Module
the folded airbag cushion. The horn switch ground (ACM) through the driver airbag squib 1 and squib 2
pigtail wire has a female spade terminal connector circuits to the two initiators in the airbag inflator. By
that receives a path to ground through a male spade using two initiators, the airbag can be deployed at
terminal that is integral to the driver airbag housing multiple levels of force. The force level is controlled
stamping and is located near the upper right corner by the ACM to suit the monitored impact conditions
on the back of the housing (Fig. 17). The horn switch by providing one of three delay intervals between the
feed pigtail wire has a white, molded plastic insula- electrical signals provided to the two initiators. The
tor that is secured by an integral retainer to a longer the delay between these signals, the less force-
mounting hole located near the lower left corner on fully the airbag will deploy.
the back of the housing, and is connected to the vehi- When the ACM sends the proper electrical signals
cle electrical system through a take out and connec- to each initiator, the electrical energy generates
tor of the steering wheel wire harness. enough heat to initiate a small pyrotechnic charge
which, in turn ignites chemical pellets within the
inflator. Once ignited, these chemical pellets burn
rapidly and produce a large quantity of inert gas.
The inflator is sealed to the back of the airbag hous-
ing and a diffuser in the inflator directs all of the
inert gas into the airbag cushion, causing the cushion
to inflate. As the cushion inflates, the driver airbag
trim cover will split at predetermined breakout lines,
then fold back out of the way along with the horn
switch unit. Following an airbag deployment, the air-
bag cushion quickly deflates by venting the inert gas
towards the instrument panel through vent holes
within the fabric used to construct the back (steering
wheel side) panel of the airbag cushion.
Some of the chemicals used to create the inert gas
may be considered hazardous while in their solid
Fig. 17 Driver Airbag Housing state before they are burned, but they are securely
1 - HOUSING sealed within the airbag inflator. Typically, both ini-
2 - HORN SWITCH GROUND WIRE tiators are used and all potentially hazardous chem-
3 - HORN SWITCH FEED WIRE icals are burned during an airbag deployment event.
4 - INFLATOR
5 - TRIM COVER However, it is possible for only one initiator to be
used during a deployment due to an airbag system
The airbag used in this model is a multistage, Next fault; therefore, it is necessary to always confirm
Generation-type that complies with revised federal that both initiators have been used in order to avoid
airbag standards to deploy with less force than those the improper disposal of potentially live pyrotechnic
used in some prior models. A 71 centimeter (28.0 or hazardous materials. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
inch) diameter, radial deploying fabric cushion with RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SER-
internal tethers is used. The airbag inflator is a dual- VICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
initiator, non-azide, pyrotechnic-type unit with four DEPLOYMENT).
mounting studs and is secured to the stamped metal The inert gas that is produced when the chemicals
airbag housing using four hex nuts with washers. are burned is harmless. However, a small amount of
Two keyed and color-coded connector receptacles on residue from the burned chemicals may cause some
the driver airbag inflator connect the two inflator ini- temporary discomfort if it contacts the skin, eyes, or
tiators to the vehicle electrical system through two breathing passages. If skin or eye irritation is noted,
yellow or black-jacketed, two-wire pigtail harnesses rinse the affected area with plenty of cool, clean
of the clockspring. The driver airbag, trim cover, and water. If breathing passages are irritated, move to
horn switch unit cannot be repaired, and must be another area where there is plenty of clean, fresh air
replaced if deployed or in any way damaged. to breath. If the irritation is not alleviated by these
actions, contact a physician.
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 21
DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)

REMOVAL CAUTION: Do not pull on the clockspring pigtail

The following procedure is for replacement of a wires or pry on the connector insulator to disen-
faulty or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is gage the connector from the driver airbag inflator
faulty or damaged, but not deployed, review the rec- connector receptacle. Improper removal of these
ommended procedures for handling non-deployed pigtail wires and their connector insulators can
supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector
RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HAN- insulators.
DLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTS). If the driver airbag has been (5) The clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire con-
deployed, review the recommended procedures for nectors are secured by integral latches to the airbag
service after a supplemental restraint deployment inflator connector receptacles, which are located on
before removing the airbag from the vehicle. (Refer to the back of the driver airbag housing. Depress the
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO- latches on each side of each connector insulator and
CEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL pull the insulators straight out from the airbag infla-
RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT). tor to disconnect them from the connector recepta-
cles.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- (6) Remove the driver airbag from the steering
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT wheel.
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING (7) If the driver airbag has been deployed, the
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, clockspring must be replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, CAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS INSTALLATION
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE The following procedure is for replacement of a
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN faulty or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- faulty or damaged, but not deployed, review the rec-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- ommended procedures for handling non-deployed
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HAN-
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE DLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- RESTRAINTS). If the driver airbag has been
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE deployed, review the recommended procedures for
PERSONAL INJURY. service after a supplemental restraint deployment
before removing the airbag from the vehicle. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR- CEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL
BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG CUSHION AND WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
SKIN AND EYES. WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
discharge before further service. OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
(2) From the underside of the steering wheel, BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
remove the two screws that secure the driver airbag WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
to the steering wheel armature (Fig. 18). TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
(3) Pull the driver airbag away from the steering THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
wheel far enough to access the three electrical con- SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
nections on the back of the airbag housing. RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
(4) Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
connector for the horn switch from the horn switch DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
feed pigtail wire connector, which is located on the PERSONAL INJURY.
back of the driver airbag housing.
8O - 22 RESTRAINTS KJ
DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)

Fig. 18 Driver Airbag Remove/Install

1 - DRIVER AIRBAG 6 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - HORN SWITCH FEED WIRE CONNECTOR 7 - STEERING COLUMN
3 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR 8 - CLOCKSPRING PIGTAIL WIRE CONNECTOR (2)
4 - STEERING WHEEL 9 - SCREW (2)
5 - TO CLOCKSPRING

WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY (2) When installing the driver airbag, reconnect
FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE DRIVER the two clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire connec-
AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED BETWEEN tors to the airbag inflator connector receptacles by
THE DRIVER AIRBAG CUSHION AND THE DRIVER pressing straight in on the connectors (Fig. 18). Be
AIRBAG TRIM COVER. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS certain to engage each keyed and color-coded connec-
WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES tor to the matching connector receptacle. You can be
UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. certain that each connector is fully engaged in its
receptacle by listening carefully for a distinct, audi-
ble click as the connector latches snap into place.
WARNING: THE DRIVER AIRBAG TRIM COVER (3) Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness con-
MUST NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT AIR- nector for the horn switch to the horn switch feed
BAGS ARE SERVICED WITH TRIM COVERS IN THE pigtail wire connector, which is located at the back of
ORIGINAL COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY the driver airbag housing.
IN WHICH THE MATERIAL OF THE TRIM COVER (4) Carefully position the driver airbag in the
RESPONDS TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAIL- steering wheel. Be certain that the clockspring pig-
URE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT tail wires and steering wheel wire harness in the
IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY- steering wheel hub area are not pinched between the
MENT. driver airbag and the steering wheel armature.
(5) From the underside of the steering wheel,
(1) Position the driver airbag close enough to the
install and tighten the two screws that secure the
steering wheel to reconnect the three electrical con-
nections on the back of the airbag housing.
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 23
DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)
driver airbag to the steering wheel armature. A cavity in the center of the molded black plastic
Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.). impact sensor housing contains the electronic cir-
(6) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at cuitry of the sensor which includes an electronic com-
this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi- munication chip and an electronic impact sensor.
cation test procedure should be performed following Potting material fills the cavity to seal and protect
service of any supplemental restraint system compo- the internal electronic circuitry and components. The
nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - front impact sensors are each connected to the vehi-
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST). cle electrical system through a dedicated take out
and connector of the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness.
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR The impact sensors cannot be repaired or adjusted
and, if damaged or faulty, they must be replaced. On
DESCRIPTION models equipped with an optional 2.4L gasoline
engine or an optional 2.5L diesel engine, the mount-
ing bracket for the left front impact sensor is ser-
viced as a unit with that sensor.

OPERATION
The front impact sensors are electronic accelerom-
eters that sense the rate of vehicle deceleration,
which provides verification of the direction and sever-
ity of an impact. Each sensor also contains an elec-
tronic communication chip that allows the unit to
communicate the sensor status as well as sensor
fault information to the microprocessor in the Airbag
Control Module (ACM). The ACM microprocessor con-
tinuously monitors all of the front passive restraint
system electrical circuits to determine the system
readiness. If the ACM detects a monitored system
Fig. 19 Front Impact Sensor fault, it sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and
1 - SENSOR
controls the airbag indicator operation accordingly.
2 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE The impact sensors each receive battery current
and ground through dedicated left and right sensor
Two front impact sensors are used on this model, plus and minus circuits from the ACM. The impact
one each for the left and right sides of the vehicle sensors and the ACM communicate by modulating
(Fig. 19). These sensors are mounted remotely from the voltage in the sensor plus circuit. The hard wired
the impact sensor that is internal to the Airbag Con- circuits between the front impact sensors and the
trol Module (ACM). Each front sensor is secured with ACM may be diagnosed and tested using conven-
two screws to the backs of the right and left vertical tional diagnostic tools and procedures. However, con-
members of the radiator support within the engine ventional diagnostic methods will not prove
compartment. The sensor housing has an integral conclusive in the diagnosis of the ACM or the impact
connector receptacle and two integral mounting sensors. The most reliable, efficient, and accurate
points each with a metal sleeve to provide crush pro- means to diagnose the impact sensors, the ACM, and
tection. the electronic message communication between the
The right and left front impact sensors are identi- sensors and the ACM requires the use of a DRBIIIt
cal in construction and calibration with two excep- scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
tions. On models equipped with an optional 2.4L mation.
gasoline engine or an optional 2.5L diesel engine, the
left front impact sensor includes a stamped metal
mounting bracket that rotates the connector recepta-
cle end of the sensor toward the outboard side of the
vehicle for additional clearance that is required for
those applications.
8O - 24 RESTRAINTS KJ
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR (Continued)

REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
Fig. 20 Front Impact Sensor Remove/Install
1 - RADIATOR SUPPORT
WARNING: THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR ENABLES 2 - IMPACT SENSOR
THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE FRONT SUPPLE- 3 - SCREW (4)
MENTAL RESTRAINTS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP 4 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
5 - LEFT IMPACT SENSOR & BRACKET (2.4L GASOLINE OR 2.5L
THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, AS IT CAN DAMAGE DIESEL ENGINES ONLY)
THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRA-
TION. IF AN IMPACT SENSOR IS ACCIDENTALLY INSTALLATION
DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE SENSOR MUST
BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
IMPROPER FRONT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJU- PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
RIES. FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
discharge before further service. WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
(2) Remove the two screws that secure the right or TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
left front impact sensor, or left impact sensor and THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
bracket unit (2.4L gasoline or 2.5L diesel engine SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
only) to the back of the right or left radiator support RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
vertical member (Fig. 20). PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
(3) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har- DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
ness connector for the front impact sensor from the PERSONAL INJURY.
sensor connector receptacle.
(4) Remove the right or left front impact sensor, or
left impact sensor and bracket unit (2.4L gasoline or
2.5L diesel engine only) from the engine compart-
ment.
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 25
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR (Continued)
WARNING: THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR ENABLES driver side front retractor also includes a seat belt
THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE FRONT SUPPLE- tensioner. If the driver side front seat belt or retrac-
MENTAL RESTRAINTS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP tor is faulty or damaged, but the seat belt tensioner
THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, AS IT CAN DAMAGE is not deployed, review the recommended procedures
THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRA- for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints.
TION. IF AN IMPACT SENSOR IS ACCIDENTALLY (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STAN-
DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE SENSOR MUST DARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING NON-DE-
BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. PLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS). If the
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD seat belt tensioner has been deployed, review the rec-
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR ommended procedures for service after a supplemen-
IMPROPER FRONT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT tal restraint deployment before removing the unit
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJU- from the vehicle. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
RIES. STRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE
AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOY-
(1) Position the right or left front impact sensor, or MENT).
left impact sensor and bracket unit (2.4L gasoline or
2.5L diesel engine only) into the engine compartment WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
(Fig. 20). BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
(2) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
connector for the front impact sensor to the sensor WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
connector receptacle. PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
(3) Position the right or left front impact sensor, or FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
left impact sensor and bracket unit (2.4L gasoline or OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
2.5L diesel engine only) onto the back of the right or OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
left radiator support vertical member. BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
(4) Loosely install the upper screw that secures WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
the right or left front impact sensor, or left impact TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
sensor and bracket unit (2.4L gasoline or 2.5L diesel THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
engine only) to the back of the right or left radiator SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
support vertical member. RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
(5) Install and tighten the lower screw that PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
secures the right or left front impact sensor, or left DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
impact sensor and bracket unit (2.4L gasoline or 2.5L PERSONAL INJURY.
diesel engine only) to the back of the right or left
radiator support vertical member. Tighten the screw
to 7 N·m (65 in. lbs.). WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
(6) Tighten the upper screw that secures the right BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
or left front impact sensor, or left impact sensor and CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
bracket unit (2.4L gasoline or 2.5L diesel engine MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
only) to the back of the right or left radiator support STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
vertical member. Tighten the screw to 7 N·m (65 in. TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
lbs.). BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
(7) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi- TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
cation test procedure should be performed following BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
service of any supplemental restraint system compo- BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST). OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
FRONT SEAT BELT & DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
RETRACTOR ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
REMOVAL THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
The following procedure is for replacement of a PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
faulty or damaged seat belt and retractor unit. The PARTS CATALOG.
8O - 26 RESTRAINTS KJ
FRONT SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)
(1) Adjust the front seat to its most forward posi-
tion for easiest access to the front seat belt lower
anchor and the B-pillar trim.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(3) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the plug that covers the
front seat belt lower anchor screw to remove it from
the rear of the outboard seat side shield (Fig. 21).

Fig. 22 Front Seat Belt Retractor Remove/Install

1 - ADJUSTER
2 - B-PILLAR
3 - RETRACTOR
4 - B-PILLAR TRIM
5 - CONNECTOR (DRIVER SIDE ONLY)
6 - LOWER ANCHOR
7 - NUT
8 - TURNING LOOP
9 - COVER

(10) Remove the screw that secures the lower

Fig. 21 Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Remove/ retractor bracket to the lower B-pillar.
Install (11) Disengage the engagement tab on the upper
retractor bracket/seat belt web guide from the
1 - FRONT SEAT
2 - LOWER ANCHOR engagement slot in the lower B-pillar.
3 - SCREW (12) Remove the front seat belt and retractor from
4 - PLUG the B-pillar as a unit.
(4) Remove the screw that secures the lower INSTALLATION
anchor to the bracket on the outboard side of the
The following procedure is for replacement of a
front seat cushion frame.
faulty or damaged seat belt and retractor unit. The
(5) Unsnap and lift the trim cover to access the
driver side front retractor also includes a seat belt
nut that secures the front seat belt turning loop to
tensioner. If the driver side front seat belt or retrac-
the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar (Fig. 22).
tor is faulty or damaged, but the seat belt tensioner
(6) Remove the nut that secures the seat belt turn-
is not deployed, review the recommended procedures
ing loop to the height adjuster stud on the upper
for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints.
B-pillar.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STAN-
(7) Remove the seat belt turning loop from the
DARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING NON-DE-
height adjuster stud.
PLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS). If the
(8) Remove the upper and lower trim from the
seat belt tensioner has been deployed, review the rec-
inside of the B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
ommended procedures for service after a supplemen-
OR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL) and
tal restraint deployment before removing the unit
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER
from the vehicle. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
TRIM - REMOVAL).
STRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE
(9) On the driver side only, disconnect the seat belt
AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOY-
tensioner pigtail wire connector from the body wire
MENT).
harness connector.
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 27
FRONT SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- (4) Reinstall the upper and lower trim onto the
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT inside of the B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING OR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION) and
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, TRIM - INSTALLATION).
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, (5) Position the seat belt turning loop onto the
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS height adjuster stud on the upper B-pillar.
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE (6) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster stud.
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- Tighten the nut to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- (7) Fold and snap the trim cover back into place to
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY conceal the nut that secures the front seat belt turn-
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL ing loop to the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE (8) Position the front seat belt lower anchor to the
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- bracket on the outboard side of the front seat cushion
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE frame (Fig. 21).
PERSONAL INJURY. (9) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
lower anchor to the bracket on the outboard side of
the front seat cushion frame. Tighten the screw to 43
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT N·m (32 ft. lbs.).
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, (10) Align the plug that covers the front seat belt
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, lower anchor screw with the hole near the rear of the
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER outboard seat side shield. Using hand pressure, press
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA- firmly and evenly on the plug until it snaps into
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY place.
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. (11) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi-
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY cation test procedure should be performed following
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE service of any supplemental restraint system compo-
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. REMOVAL
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
PARTS CATALOG. WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
(1) Position the front seat belt and retractor to the FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
B-pillar as a unit (Fig. 22). Be certain to engage the OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
engagement tab on the upper retractor bracket/seat OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
belt web guide into the engagement slot in the lower BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
B-pillar. WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
lower retractor bracket to the lower B-pillar. Tighten THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
the screw to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.). SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
(3) On the driver side only, reconnect the seat belt RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
tensioner pigtail wire connector to the body wire har- PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
ness connector. DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
8O - 28 RESTRAINTS KJ
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE (Continued)
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT (4) Remove the screw that secures the front seat
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, belt buckle anchor to the bracket near the rear of the
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, inboard seat track (Fig. 24).
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT Fig. 24 Front Seat Belt Buckle Remove/Install
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
1 - FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
PARTS CATALOG. 2 - INBOARD SIDE SHIELD
3 - SCREW
(1) On the driver side only, disconnect and isolate 4 - PIGTAIL WIRE
the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the
system capacitor to discharge before further service. (5) On the driver side only, remove the two screws
(2) On the driver side only, remove the front seat that secure the inboard seat cushion side shield to
and seat track from the floor panel as a unit. (Refer the seat cushion frame.
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL). (6) On the driver side only, remove the two screws
(3) On the driver side only, disconnect the seat belt that secure the inboard seat track to the rear inboard
switch pigtail wire connector from the seat wire har- corner of the seat cushion frame.
ness connector on the seat cushion frame bracket (7) On the driver side only, disconnect the seat belt
located under the rear edge of the seat cushion near switch pigtail wire routing clip from the locating hole
the inboard side of the seat (Fig. 23). in the seat cushion frame.
(8) On the driver side only, remove the seat belt
switch pigtail wire from between the seat cushion
frame and the seat track by gently prying the
inboard seat track away from the inboard rear corner
of the seat cushion frame far enough to slide the pig-
tail wire from between them.
(9) Remove the front seat belt buckle from the
inboard seat cushion side shield.

Fig. 23 Seat Belt Switch Connector

1 - PIGTAIL WIRE
2 - SEAT WIRE HARNESS
3 - SEAT CUSHION FRAME BRACKET
4 - BODY WIRE HARNESS
5 - INBOARD SEAT TRACK
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 29
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE (Continued)

INSTALLATION rear inboard corner of the seat cushion frame.

Tighten the screws to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- (5) On the driver side only, position the inboard
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT seat cushion side shield to the seat cushion frame.
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING (6) On the driver side only, install and tighten the
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, two screws that secure the inboard seat cushion side
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, shield to the seat cushion frame. Tighten the screws
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, to 1 N·m (9 in. lbs.).
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS (7) Position the front seat belt buckle anchor to
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE the bracket on the inboard side of the seat track.
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN (8) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- front seat belt buckle anchor to the bracket on the
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- inboard side of the seat track. Tighten the screw to
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.).
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL (9) On the driver side only, reconnect the seat belt
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE switch pigtail wire connector to the seat wire harness
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- connector on the seat cushion frame bracket located
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE under the rear edge of the seat cushion near the
PERSONAL INJURY. inboard side of the seat (Fig. 23).
(10) On the driver side only, reinstall the front
seat and seat track to the floor panel as a unit.
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - FRONT -
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, INSTALLATION).
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, (11) On the driver side only, do not reconnect the
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER battery negative cable at this time. The supplemental
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA- restraint system verification test procedure should be
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY performed following service of any supplemental
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. restraint system component. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. CAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY VERIFICATION TEST).
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE PASSENGER AIRBAG
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE DESCRIPTION
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.

(1) Position the front seat belt buckle to the

inboard seat cushion side shield (Fig. 24).
(2) On the driver side only, position the seat belt
switch pigtail wire between the seat cushion frame
and the seat track by gently prying the inboard seat
track away from the inboard rear corner of the seat
cushion frame far enough to slide the pigtail wire
into position between them. Fig. 25 Passenger Airbag Door
(3) On the driver side only, engage the seat belt 1 - PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR
switch pigtail wire routing clip into the locating hole 2 - DEMISTER OUTLET
3 - PANEL OUTLET
in the seat cushion frame. 4 - BEZEL
(4) On the driver side only, install and tighten the 5 - GLOVE BOX
two screws that secure the inboard seat track to the
8O - 30 RESTRAINTS KJ
PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)
The rearward facing surface of the injection cushion cover, the airbag cushion, and the airbag
molded, thermoplastic passenger airbag door is the inflator. The airbag housing contains the airbag infla-
most visible part of the passenger airbag (Fig. 25). tor, while the inner cover contains the folded airbag
The passenger airbag door is located above the glove cushion. The inner cover completely encloses the air-
box opening on the instrument panel in front of the bag cushion and is permanently retained to the hous-
front seat passenger seating position. The integral ing. The airbag cushion is constructed of a coated
upper mounting flange of the airbag door is secured nylon fabric. The airbag inflator is a dual-initiator,
with five screws and the lower mounting flange with hybrid-type unit that is secured to and sealed within
six screws to the instrument panel structural sup- the airbag housing.
port. The passenger airbag door includes an integral The passenger airbag cannot be repaired, and must
air conditioning panel outlet housing and an integral be replaced if deployed, faulty, or in any way dam-
side window demister outlet. An integral stamped aged. If the passenger airbag is deployed, the passen-
metal bracket that reinforces the upper airbag door ger airbag door and both passenger airbag mounting
mounting flange is secured to the back of the door brackets must also be replaced. The passenger airbag
unit with heat stakes. The upper airbag door fasten- door and the passenger airbag mounting brackets are
ers and mounting flange are concealed beneath the available for individual service replacement.
instrument panel top cover, while the lower fasteners
and mounting flange are concealed beneath a bezel OPERATION
on the instrument panel above the glove box opening. The multistage passenger airbag is deployed by
electrical signals generated by the Airbag Control
Module (ACM) through the passenger airbag squib 1
and squib 2 circuits to the two initiators in the airbag
inflator. By using two initiators, the airbag can be
deployed at multiple levels of force. The force level is
controlled by the ACM to suit the monitored impact
conditions by providing one of three delay intervals
between the electrical signals provided to the two ini-
tiators. The longer the delay between these signals,
the less forcefully the airbag will deploy.
The hybrid-type inflator assembly includes a small
canister of highly compressed gas. When the ACM
sends the proper electrical signal to the airbag initi-
ator, the initiator converts the electrical energy into
chemical energy. This chemical energy opens up a
Fig. 26 Passenger Airbag Unit burst disk in the airbag inflator to allow the com-
1 - PIGTAIL WIRE CONNECTOR pressed inert gas to flow into the airbag cushion. The
2 - RETAINER inflator is sealed to the airbag cushion so that all of
3 - HOUSING
4 - INNER COVER
the released inert gas is directed into the airbag
cushion, causing the cushion to inflate. As the cush-
Located behind the passenger airbag door within ion inflates, the passenger airbag door will split at
the instrument panel is the passenger airbag unit predetermined tear seam lines on the inside surface
(Fig. 26). The passenger airbag unit is secured by of the door and the door will pivot downwards out of
two screws on each side to two stamped metal the way. Following a passenger airbag deployment,
mounting brackets that are fastened with screws to the airbag cushion quickly deflates by venting the
the instrument panel structural support. A short inert gas through vent holes within the fabric used to
four-wire pigtail harness with a keyed, yellow con- construct the sides of the airbag cushion.
nector insulator connects the two inflator initiators to Typically, both initiators are used during an airbag
the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated deployment event. However, it is possible for only one
take out and connector of the instrument panel wire initiator to be used during a deployment due to an
harness. airbag system fault; therefore, it is necessary to
The passenger airbag unit used in this model is a always confirm that both initiators have been used in
multistage, Next Generation-type that complies with order to avoid the improper disposal of potentially
revised federal airbag standards to deploy with less live pyrotechnic materials. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
force than those used in some prior models. The pas- CAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
senger airbag unit consists of a molded, glass-filled SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
nylon plastic housing, a molded plastic inner airbag DEPLOYMENT).
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 31
PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)

REMOVAL
The following procedure is for replacement of a
faulty or damaged passenger airbag. If the airbag is
faulty or damaged, but not deployed, review the rec-
ommended procedures for handling non-deployed
supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HAN-
DLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTS). If the passenger airbag has been
deployed, review the recommended procedures for
service after a supplemental restraint deployment
before removing the airbag from the vehicle. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- Fig. 27 Passenger Airbag Remove/Install

BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT 1 - PASSENGER AIRBAG
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING 2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, 3 - SCREW (4)
4 - GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, structure above the airbag by sliding both halves of
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS the connector to the left.
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE (5) Disconnect the passenger airbag pigtail wire
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN connector from the instrument panel wire harness
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- connector for the airbag. To disconnect the connector:
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- (a) Slide the red Connector Position Assurance
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY (CPA) lock on the top of the connector toward the
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL side of the connector.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE (b) Depress the connector latch tab and pull the
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- two halves of the connector straight away from
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE each other.
PERSONAL INJURY. (6) Remove the passenger airbag from the instru-
ment panel as a unit.
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR- (7) If the passenger airbag has been deployed, both
BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A passenger airbag mounting brackets on the instru-
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE ment panel must be replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND CAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, MOUNTING BRACKET - REMOVAL).
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
SKIN AND EYES. INSTALLATION
The following procedure is for replacement of a
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative faulty or damaged passenger airbag. If the airbag is
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to faulty or damaged, but not deployed, review the rec-
discharge before further service. ommended procedures for handling non-deployed
(2) Remove the passenger airbag door from the supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
instrument panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE- RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HAN-
STRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR - REMOV- DLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
AL). RESTRAINTS). If the passenger airbag has been
(3) Remove the two screws on each side of the pas- deployed, review the recommended procedures for
senger airbag housing that secure the passenger air- service after a supplemental restraint deployment
bag to the metal brackets on the instrument panel before removing the airbag from the vehicle. (Refer to
support structure (Fig. 27). 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
(4) Disengage the passenger airbag wire harness CEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL
connector from the retainer securing the connector to RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).
the metal bracket on the instrument panel support
8O - 32 RESTRAINTS KJ
PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- senger airbag to the metal brackets on the instru-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT ment panel support structure. Tighten the screws to
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING 6 N·m (55 in. lbs.).
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, (6) Reinstall the passenger airbag door onto the
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, instrument panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, STRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR - INSTAL-
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS LATION).
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE (7) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi-
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- cation test procedure should be performed following
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- service of any supplemental restraint system compo-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR
PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR- WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
SKIN AND EYES. OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE PAS-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
SENGER AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
BETWEEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CUSHION
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR. FAILURE TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
MENT.
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the passenger airbag unit into the
instrument panel (Fig. 27). WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR-
(2) Reconnect the passenger airbag pigtail wire BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
connector to the instrument panel wire harness con- LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
nector for the airbag. Be certain that the latch on the MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND
connector and the red Connector Position Assurance OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES,
(CPA) lock are each fully engaged. THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
(3) Engage the passenger airbag wire harness con- SKIN AND EYES.
nector onto the retainer that secures the connector to
the metal bracket on the instrument panel support (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
structure above the airbag by aligning the right end cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
of the connector slot with the left end of the retainer discharge before further service.
and sliding both halves of the connector to the right. (2) Remove the top cover from the instrument
(4) Carefully position the passenger airbag unit panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
onto the two metal brackets on the instrument panel INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL).
support structure, being certain that the alignment (3) Remove the passenger side bezel from the
pin features on each side of the airbag are engaged upper glove box opening of the instrument panel.
in the alignment holes in the metal brackets. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP PAS-
(5) Install and tighten the two screws on each side SENGER SIDE BEZEL - REMOVAL).
of the passenger airbag housing that secure the pas-
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 33
PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR (Continued)
(4) Remove the three small screws that secure the WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
passenger airbag door to the glove box opening upper TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
reinforcement (Fig. 28). THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR MUST

NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT PASSENGER
AIRBAG DOORS ARE SERVICED IN THE ORIGINAL
COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY IN WHICH
THE MATERIAL OF THE AIRBAG DOOR RESPONDS
TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.

(1) Position the passenger airbag door onto the

Fig. 28 Passenger Airbag Door Remove/Install instrument panel (Fig. 28).
1 - PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR (2) Install and tighten the four large screws that
2 - LARGE SCREW (7)
3 - SMALL SCREW (4)
secure the passenger airbag door to the top of the
instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 4 N·m (35
(5) Remove the three large screws that secure the in. lbs.).
passenger airbag door to the glove box opening upper (3) Install and tighten the one small screw that
reinforcement. secures the passenger airbag door to the top of the
(6) Remove the one small screw that secures the instrument panel. Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (20 in.
passenger airbag door to the top of the instrument lbs.).
panel. (4) Install and tighten the three large screws that
(7) Remove the four large screws that secure the secure the passenger airbag door to the glove box
passenger airbag door to the top of the instrument opening upper reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 4
panel. N·m (35 in. lbs.).
(8) Remove the passenger airbag door from the (5) Install and tighten the three small screws that
instrument panel. secure the passenger airbag door to the glove box
opening upper reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2
INSTALLATION N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the passenger side bezel onto the
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- upper glove box opening of the instrument panel.
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP PAS-
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING SENGER SIDE BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, (7) Reinstall the top cover onto the instrument
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLA-
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS TION).
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE (8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
8O - 34 RESTRAINTS KJ

PASSENGER AIRBAG (3) Remove the inboard and/or outboard passenger

airbag mounting bracket(s) from the instrument
MOUNTING BRACKET panel support structure.

REMOVAL INSTALLATION
The passenger airbag mounting brackets cannot be The passenger airbag mounting brackets cannot be
repaired. They must be replaced if faulty or dam- repaired. They must be replaced if faulty or dam-
aged, or if the passenger airbag has been deployed. aged, or if the passenger airbag has been deployed.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY. PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the passenger airbag from the instru- (1) Position the inboard and/or outboard passenger
ment panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE- airbag mounting bracket(s) to the instrument panel
STRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG - REMOVAL). support structure (Fig. 29).
(2) Remove the two screws that secure the inboard (2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
and/or outboard passenger airbag mounting brack- the inboard and/or outboard passenger airbag mount-
et(s) to the instrument panel support structure (Fig. ing bracket(s) to the instrument panel support struc-
29). ture. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Reinstall the passenger airbag to the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG -
INSTALLATION).

Fig. 29 Passenger Airbag Mounting Brackets

Remove/Install
1 - INBOARD BRACKET
2 - I/P SUPPORT STRUCTURE
3 - OUTBOARD BRACKET
4 - SCREW (2)
5 - SCREW (2)
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 35

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT &

RETRACTOR
REMOVAL
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT Fig. 30 Rear Center Seat Belt Anchor Plate
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE Remove/Install
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
1 - SCREW (2)
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE 2 - BUCKLE UNIT
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR 3 - REAR SEAT BACK
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT 4 - REAR FLOOR PANEL
5 - STUD (1)
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. 6 - ANCHOR PLATE
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH (8) Remove the trim from the right rear seat back.
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER -
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR REAR - REMOVAL).
PARTS CATALOG. (9) Route the rear seat belt lower anchor and belt
web guide through the top of the seat back panel.
(1) Remove the right center seat belt buckle unit (10) Disengage the seat back latch cable fitting
from the floor panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE- from the cable support on the retractor, which is a
STRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE - REMOV- light snap fit (Fig. 31).
AL).
(2) Unlatch and fold the right rear seat back for-
ward and separate the cargo area carpet from the
base of the seat back panel.
(3) Reach between the base of the right rear seat
back and the forward edge of the rear cargo floor to
access and remove the screw that secures the rear
center seat belt lower anchor to the floor panel (Fig.
30).
(4) Lift the rear center seat belt lower anchor off of
the stud on the rear floor panel.
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the belt
web guide to the top of the right rear seat back
panel.
(6) Remove the right rear seat back panel from the
vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK -
REAR - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the two screws that secure the belt Fig. 31 Seat Back Latch Cable Disengage/Engage
web guide to the top of the right rear seat back 1 - LEVER
panel. 2 - PLUNGER
3 - LATCH CABLE FITTING
4 - REAR CENTER RETRACTOR
5 - SUPPORT
8O - 36 RESTRAINTS KJ
REAR CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)
(11) Remove the screw that secures the retractor cable fitting into the cable support on the retractor,
to the rear seat back panel (Fig. 32). which is a light snap fit (Fig. 31).
(4) Route the rear seat belt lower anchor and belt
web guide through the top of the seat back panel.
(5) Reinstall the trim onto the right rear seat
back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK
COVER - REAR - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the belt web guide to the top of the right rear seat
back panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(7) Reinstall the right rear seat back panel into
the vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK
- REAR - INSTALLATION).
(8) Position the rear center seat belt lower anchor
onto the stud on the rear floor panel (Fig. 30).
(9) Reach between the base of the right rear seat
back and the forward edge of the rear cargo floor to
install and tighten the screw that secures the rear
Fig. 32 Rear Center Retractor Remove/Install
center seat belt lower anchor to the floor panel.
1 - REAR SEAT BACK PANEL Tighten the screw to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.).
2 - SCREW (1)
(10) Restore the cargo area carpet to the base of
(12) Remove the rear center seat belt and retractor the seat back panel and unfold the right rear seat
unit from the seat back panel. back to its upright position.
(11) Reinstall the right center seat belt buckle unit
INSTALLATION onto the floor panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/SEAT BELT BUCKLE - INSTALLA-
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT TION).
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA- & RETRACTOR
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. REMOVAL
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
PARTS CATALOG. RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
(1) Position the rear center seat belt and retractor DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
unit onto the seat back panel. BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
retractor to the rear seat back panel (Fig. 32). BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
Tighten the screw to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.). THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
(3) Position the seat back latch cable plunger PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
against the retractor latch lever, then engage the PARTS CATALOG.
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 37
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)
(1) Unsnap and lift the trim cover to access the BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
screw that secures the rear outboard seat belt turn- STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
ing loop to the upper C-pillar (Fig. 33). TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the rear outboard seat belt and retrac-
tor to the C-pillar as a unit (Fig. 33).
(2) Engage the retractor tab into the engagement
hole in the lower C-pillar.
Fig. 33 Rear Outboard Seat Belt & Retractor
(3) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
Remove/Install
retractor bracket to the lower C-pillar. Tighten the
1 - C-PILLAR screw to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.).
2 - QUARTER TRIM PANEL
3 - COVER (4) Route the seat belt lower anchor and turning
4 - SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR loop through the access hole in the quarter trim
5 - SCREW (1)
6 - LOWER ANCHOR
panel.
7 - SCREW (1) (5) Reinstall the quarter trim panel onto the C-pil-
8 - ACCESS COVER lar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER
9 - SCREW (1)
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(6) Position the lower seat belt anchor to the
(2) Remove the screw that secures the seat belt
bracket on the outboard side of the rear seat cushion
turning loop to the upper C-pillar.
frame. Be certain that the anti-rotation tab on the
(3) Remove the screw that secures the lower seat
anchor is engaged in the slot in the seat bracket.
belt anchor to the bracket on the outboard side of the
(7) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
rear seat cushion frame.
lower seat belt anchor to the bracket on the outboard
(4) Remove the quarter trim panel from the C-pil-
side of the rear seat cushion frame. Tighten the
lar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER
screw to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.).
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(8) Position the seat belt turning loop to the upper
(5) Route the seat belt lower anchor and turning
C-pillar.
loop through the access hole in the quarter trim
(9) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
panel.
seat belt turning loop to the upper C-pillar. Tighten
(6) Remove the screw that secures the retractor
the screw to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.).
bracket to the lower C-pillar.
(10) Fold and snap the trim cover back into place
(7) Lift the retractor upward far enough to disen-
to conceal the screw that secures the rear outboard
gage the retractor tab from the engagement hole in
seat belt turning loop to the upper C-pillar.
the lower C-pillar.
(8) Remove the rear outboard seat belt and retrac-
tor from the C-pillar as a unit.

INSTALLATION
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
8O - 38 RESTRAINTS KJ

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE

REMOVAL
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD Fig. 34 Rear Seat Belt Buckle Remove/Install
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE 1 - SCREW (1)
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR 2 - BUCKLE (SINGLE)
3 - REAR SEAT
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT 4 - BUCKLE (DOUBLE)
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. 5 - SCREW (1)
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT 6- REAR FLOOR PANEL
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
PARTS CATALOG.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
(1) Unlatch the rear seat back and fold it forward BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
far enough to access the screw that secures the rear THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
seat belt buckle anchor to the rear floor panel PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
between the rear seat back and the rear seat cush- PARTS CATALOG.
ion. (1) Unlatch the rear seat back and fold it forward
(2) Remove the screw that secures the rear seat far enough to access the mounting location for the
belt buckle anchor to the rear floor panel (Fig. 34). rear seat belt buckle anchor to the rear floor panel
(3) Lift the rear seat belt buckle anchor off of the between the rear seat back and the rear seat cush-
stud on the rear floor panel. ion.
(4) Remove the rear seat belt buckle and anchor (2) Position the rear seat belt buckle and anchor
from between the rear seat back and the rear seat between the rear seat back and the rear seat cushion
cushion as a unit. as a unit (Fig. 34).
(3) Lower the rear seat belt buckle anchor over the
INSTALLATION stud on the rear floor panel.
(4) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT rear seat belt buckle anchor to the rear floor panel.
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, Tighten the screw to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.).
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA- SEAT BELT SWITCH
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. DESCRIPTION
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. The seat belt switch for this model is actually a
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY Hall Effect-type sensor. This sensor consists of a
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE fixed-position, Hall Effect Integrated Circuit (IC) chip
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT and a small permanent magnet that are integral to
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE the driver side front seat belt buckle. The driver side
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD front seat belt buckle is located on a stamped steel
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE stanchion and secured with a screw to the inboard
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 39
SEAT BELT SWITCH (Continued)
rent as an output to the ACM, which monitors the
current to determine the status of the driver side
front seat belt. When the seat belt is unbuckled, the
spring-loaded slide and permanent magnet move
upward and away from the IC, causing the output
current from the seat belt switch to be reduced.
The seat belt switch receives a supply current from
the ACM, and the ACM senses the status of the
driver side front seat belt through its pigtail wire
connection to the seat wire harness. The ACM also
monitors the condition of the seat belt switch circuit
and will illuminate the airbag indicator in the EMIC
then store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for any
fault that is detected in the seat belt switch circuit.
For proper diagnosis of the seat belt switch, a
DRBIIIt scan tool is required. Refer to the appropri-
Fig. 35 Front Seat Belt Buckle ate diagnostic information.
1 - FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
2 - INBOARD SIDE SHIELD
3 - SCREW SEAT BELT TENSIONER
4 - PIGTAIL WIRE

side of the driver side front seat cushion frame DESCRIPTION

between the seat and the floor panel transmission
tunnel (Fig. 35). The seat belt switch is connected to
the vehicle electrical system through a two-lead pig-
tail wire and connector on the driver side front seat
belt buckle-half, which is connected to a wire harness
connector and take out of the seat wire harness
beneath the rear edge of the driver side front seat
cushion frame. A radio noise suppression capacitor is
connected in parallel with the IC where the two pig-
tail wire leads connect to the IC pins.
The seat belt switch cannot be adjusted or repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, the entire driver side front
seat belt buckle-half unit must be replaced.

OPERATION
The seat belt switch is designed to provide a status
signal to the seat belt switch sense input of the Air- Fig. 36 Seat Belt Tensioner
bag Control Module (ACM) indicating whether the 1 - RETRACTOR
driver side front seat belt is fastened. The ACM uses 2 - TENSIONER HOUSING
the seat belt switch input as a factor in determining 3 - PISTON HOUSING
4 - PIGTAIL WIRE
what level of force with which it should deploy the 5 - GAS GENERATOR
multistage driver airbag. In addition, the ACM sends
electronic messages to the ElectroMechanical Instru- A driver side seat belt tensioner supplements the
ment Cluster (EMIC) to control the seat belt indica- driver airbag system for all versions of this model
tor based upon the status of the driver side front seat (Fig. 36). The seat belt tensioner is integral to the
belt switch. driver side front seat belt and retractor unit, which is
A spring-loaded plastic slide with a small, enclosed secured to the B-pillar on the left side of the vehicle.
permanent magnet is integral to the buckle latch The retractor is concealed beneath the molded plastic
mechanism. When a seat belt tip-half is inserted and B-pillar trim. The seat belt tensioner consists prima-
latched into the seat belt buckle, the slide is pushed rily of a molded plastic tensioner housing, a tubular
downward and into close proximity of the Hall Effect metal piston housing, a piston, a short rack gear, a
Integrated Circuit (IC) chip within the buckle. The set of pinion gears, a pyrotechnically activated gas
field of the permanent magnet induces a current generator, and a short pigtail wire. All of these com-
within the chip. The chip provides this induced cur- ponents are located on one side of the retractor spool
8O - 40 RESTRAINTS KJ
SEAT BELT TENSIONER (Continued)
on the outside of the retractor housing. The seat belt SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP
tensioner is controlled by the Airbag Control Module
(ACM) and is connected to the vehicle electrical sys- ADJUSTER
tem through a dedicated take out of the body wire
harness by a keyed and latching molded plastic con- REMOVAL
nector insulator to ensure a secure connection.
The seat belt tensioner cannot be repaired and, if WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
faulty or damaged, the entire driver side front seat BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
belt and retractor unit must be replaced. The seat SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
belt tensioner is not intended for reuse and must be WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
replaced following a deployment. A locked retractor PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
that will not allow the seat belt webbing to be FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
retracted or extracted is a sure indication that the OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
seat belt tensioner has been deployed and requires OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
replacement. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE- BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
STRAINTS/FRONT SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
REMOVAL). TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
OPERATION SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
The seat belt tensioner is deployed by a signal gen- RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
erated by the Airbag Control Module (ACM) through PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
the driver seat belt tensioner line 1 and line 2 (or DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
squib) circuits. When the ACM sends the proper elec- PERSONAL INJURY.
trical signal to the tensioner, the electrical energy
generates enough heat to initiate a small pyrotechnic WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
gas generator. The gas generator is installed in one BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
end of the tubular metal piston housing, which con- CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
tains a piston and a small rack gear. As the gas MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
expands, it pushes the piston and the rack gear STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
through the tube. The rack gear engages a pinion TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
gear that drives a gear set in the tensioner housing, BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
which drives the seat belt retractor spool causing the STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
slack to be removed from the driver side front seat TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
belt. Removing excess slack from the driver side front BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
seat belt not only keeps the occupant properly posi- BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
tioned for an airbag deployment following a frontal THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
impact of the vehicle, but also helps to reduce inju- OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
ries that the occupant of the driver side front seat RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
might experience in these situations as a result of a ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
harmful contact with the steering wheel and/or steer- DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
ing column. Also, the seat belt tensioner has a tor- BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
sion bar mechanism that is designed to deform in ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
order to control the loading being applied to the occu- BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
pant of the driver side front seat by the seat belt dur- THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
ing a frontal impact, further reducing the potential PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
for occupant injuries. PARTS CATALOG.
The ACM monitors the condition of the seat belt
tensioner through circuit resistance, and will illumi- (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
nate the airbag indicator in the ElectroMechanical cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
Instrument Cluster (EMIC) and store a Diagnostic discharge before further service.
Trouble Code (DTC) for any fault that is detected. (2) Unsnap and lift the trim cover to access the
For proper diagnosis of the seat belt tensioner, a nut that secures the front seat belt turning loop to
DRBIIIt scan tool is required. Refer to the appropri- the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar.
ate diagnostic information. (3) Remove the nut that secures the seat belt turn-
ing loop to the height adjuster stud on the upper
B-pillar.
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 41
SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER (Continued)
(4) Remove the seat belt turning loop from the SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
height adjuster stud. RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
(5) Remove the upper trim from the inside of the PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL). PERSONAL INJURY.
(6) Remove the screw that secures the seat belt
turning loop adjuster to the upper B-pillar (Fig. 37). WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE,
CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
Fig. 37 Seat Belt Turning Loop Adjuster Remove/ BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
Install THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
1 - SCREW PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
2 - B-PILLAR
3 - ADJUSTER PARTS CATALOG.

(7) Pull the upper end of the turning loop adjuster (1) Position the seat belt turning loop adjuster to
away from the B-pillar far enough to disengage the the B-pillar (Fig. 37).
hooks on the lower end of the adjuster from the slots (2) Engage the hooks on the lower end of the
in the B-pillar. adjuster into the slots in the B-pillar.
(8) Remove the seat belt turning loop adjuster (3) Tilt the upper end of the turning loop adjuster
from the B-pillar. up into position against the B-pillar.
(4) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
INSTALLATION seat belt turning loop adjuster to the upper B-pillar.
Tighten the screw to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- (5) Reinstall the upper trim onto the inside of the
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION).
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, (6) Position the seat belt turning loop onto the
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, height adjuster stud on the upper B-pillar.
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, (7) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster stud.
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE Tighten the nut to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN (8) Fold and snap the trim cover back into place to
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- conceal the nut that secures the front seat belt turn-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- ing loop to the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar.
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY (9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
8O - 42 RESTRAINTS KJ

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG out and connector of the body wire harness on the
B-pillar, which connects the airbag unit to its respec-
tive right or left Side Impact Airbag Control Module
DESCRIPTION
(SIACM) on the sill panel at the base of the B-pillar.
The side curtain airbag unit cannot be adjusted or
repaired and must be replaced if deployed, faulty, or
in any way damaged. Once a side curtain airbag has
been deployed, the complete airbag unit, the head-
liner, the upper A, B, and C-pillar trim, and all other
visibly damaged components must be replaced.

OPERATION
Each side curtain airbag is deployed individually
by an electrical signal generated by the left or right
Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM) to
which it is connected through left or right curtain
airbag line 1 and line 2 (or squib) circuits. The
hybrid-type inflator assembly for each airbag con-
tains a small canister of highly compressed inert gas.
When the SIACM sends the proper electrical signal
Fig. 38 SRS Logo to the airbag inflator, the electrical energy creates
Optional side curtain airbags are available for this enough heat to ignite chemical pellets within the
model when it is also equipped with dual front air- inflator. Once ignited, these chemicals burn rapidly
bags. These airbags are passive, inflatable, Supple- and produce the pressure necessary to rupture a con-
mental Restraint System (SRS) components, and tainment disk in the inert gas canister. The inflator
vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified and inert gas canister are sealed and connected to a
by a molded identification trim button with the “SRS tubular manifold so that all of the released gas is
- AIRBAG” logo located on the headliner above each directed into the folded curtain airbag cushion, caus-
B-pillar (Fig. 38). This system is designed to reduce ing the cushion to inflate.
injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a As the airbag cushion inflates it will drop down
side impact collision. from the roof rail between the edge of the headliner
Vehicles equipped with side curtain airbags have and the side glass/body pillars to form a curtain-like
two individually controlled curtain airbag units. cushion to protect the vehicle occupants during a side
These airbag units are concealed and mounted above impact collision. The front tether keeps the front por-
the headliner where they are each secured to one of tion of the bag taut, thus ensuring that the bag will
the roof side rails (Fig. 39). Each folded airbag cush- deploy in the proper position. Following the airbag
ion is contained within a long extruded plastic chan- deployment, the airbag cushion quickly deflates by
nel that extends along the roof rail from the A-pillar venting the inert gas through the loose weave of the
at the front of the vehicle to just behind the C-pillar cushion fabric, and the deflated cushion hangs down
at the rear of the vehicle. The channel is secured loosely from the roof rail.
with plastic push-in fasteners to the roof rail. A
tether extends down the A-pillar from the front of the REMOVAL
airbag cushion, where it is retained to the pillar with The following procedure is for replacement of a
plastic push-in routing clips and it is secured to the faulty or damaged side curtain airbag. If the airbag
base of the A-pillar near the belt line with a screw. is faulty or damaged, but not deployed, review the
The hybrid-type inflator for each airbag is secured recommended procedures for handling non-deployed
to the roof rail at the rear of the airbag unit between supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
the C-pillar and the D-pillar, and is connected to the RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HAN-
airbag cushion by a long tubular manifold. The DLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
bracket holding the inflator and three other brackets RESTRAINTS). If the side curtain airbag has been
holding the manifold are secured to the roof rail with deployed, review the recommended procedures for
screws. A two-wire pigtail harness is routed forward service after a supplemental restraint deployment
from the airbag inflator through a trough along the before removing the airbag from the vehicle. (Refer to
top of the plastic airbag channel on the roof rail and 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
down the B-pillar, where it is retained by three rout- CEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL
ing clips. The pigtail harness is connected to a take RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 43
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (Continued)

Fig. 39 Side Curtain Airbag

1 - INFLATOR 5 - PIGTAIL WIRE RETAINER (3)
2 - MANIFOLD 6 - PUSH-IN FASTENER (4)
3 - CHANNEL 7 - BRACKET (3)
4 - TETHER

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-

BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR-
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE SKIN AND EYES.
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE SIDE
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
BETWEEN THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG CUSHION
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
AND THE HEADLINER. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
8O - 44 RESTRAINTS KJ
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (Continued)
(2) Remove the lower trim from the inside of the
B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR
LOWER TRIM - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the headliner from the vehicle. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOV-
AL).
(4) Remove the screw that secures the side curtain
airbag tether retainer to the base of the A-pillar near
the belt line (Fig. 40).

Fig. 41 Side Curtain Airbag Pigtail Wire Remove/Install

1 - RETAINER (3)
2 - B-PILLAR
3 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
4 - PIGTAIL WIRE

Fig. 40 Side Curtain Airbag Tether Remove/Install

1 - A-PILLAR
2 - CLIP (2)
3 - TETHER
4 - RETAINER (1)
5 - SCREW (1)

(5) Disengage the two side curtain airbag tether

plastic retainer clips from the A-pillar.
(6) Disconnect the side curtain airbag pigtail wire
connector from the body wire harness connector near
the base of the B-pillar (Fig. 41).
(7) Disengage the three side curtain airbag pigtail
wire retainer clips from the B-pillar.
(8) Remove the three screws that secure the side
curtain airbag manifold tube brackets to the U-nuts
in the roof rail (Fig. 42) and (Fig. 43).
(9) Remove the two screws that secure the side Fig. 42 Side Curtain Airbag (Front) Remove/Install
curtain airbag inflator bracket to the U-nuts in the 1 - ROOF PANEL
roof rail (Fig. 44). 2 - PIGTAIL WIRE
3 - B-PILLAR
(10) Grasp the extruded plastic side curtain airbag 4 - PUSH-IN FASTENER (4)
channel firmly and pull it straight away from the 5 - RETAINER
roof rail far enough to disengage all four plastic 6 - CHANNEL
7 - A-PILLAR
push-in fasteners that secure it. 8 - TETHER
(11) Remove the side curtain airbag from the vehi- 9 - SCREW (3)
cle as a unit. 10 - U-NUT (5)
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 45
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (Continued)

Fig. 43 Side Curtain Airbag (Rear) Remove/Install

1 - ROOF PANEL
2 - SCREW (3)
3 - U-NUT (5)
4 - PIGTAIL WIRE
Fig. 44 Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Remove/Install
5 - MANIFOLD 1 - U-NUT (5)
6 - C-PILLAR 2 - ROOF PANEL
7 - PUSH-IN FASTENER (4) 3 - INFLATOR
8 - CHANNEL 4 - C-PILLAR
5 - SCREW (2)
6 - MANIFOLD
INSTALLATION 7 - PIGTAIL WIRE
The following procedure is for replacement of a 8 - BRACKET
faulty or damaged side curtain airbag. If the airbag
is faulty or damaged, but not deployed, review the TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
recommended procedures for handling non-deployed THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HAN- RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
DLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
RESTRAINTS). If the side curtain airbag has been DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
deployed, review the recommended procedures for PERSONAL INJURY.
service after a supplemental restraint deployment
before removing the airbag from the vehicle. (Refer to WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR-
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO- BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
CEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT). MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES,
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SKIN AND EYES.
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE SIDE
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
BETWEEN THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG CUSHION
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
AND THE HEADLINER. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
8O - 46 RESTRAINTS KJ
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (Continued)
(1) Position the side curtain airbag into the vehicle
as a unit.
(2) Align all four plastic push-in fasteners that
secure the extruded plastic side curtain airbag chan-
nel with their holes in the roof side rail and push
them straight into the roof rail until they are fully
seated (Fig. 42) and (Fig. 43).
(3) Install and tighten the upper screw that
secures the side curtain airbag inflator bracket to the
U-nut in the roof rail, followed by the lower screw
(Fig. 44). Tighten the screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Working from the rear of the vehicle to the
front, install and tighten each of the three screws
that secure the side curtain airbag manifold tube
brackets to the U-nuts in the roof rail. Tighten the
screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(5) Route the side curtain airbag pigtail wire Fig. 45 Side Impact Airbag Control Module
through the trough along the top of the extruded 1 - BRACKET (RIGHT SHOWN)
plastic airbag channel on the roof side rail, then 2 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
between the channel and the body down the B-pillar. 3 - SIACM

NOTE: Be certain that the side curtain airbag pigtail (SIACM) and its mounting bracket are secured with
wire is routed behind the airbag channel, between four screws to the sill panel at the base of each B-pil-
the channel and the body above the B-pillar. lar behind the lower B-pillar trim (Fig. 45). Con-
cealed within a hollow in the center of the die cast
(6) Engage the three side curtain airbag pigtail aluminum SIACM housing is the electronic circuitry
wire retainer clips into the B-pillar (Fig. 41). of the SIACM which includes a microprocessor and
(7) Reconnect the side curtain airbag pigtail wire an electronic impact sensor.
connector to the body wire harness connector near The SIACM housing is secured to a stamped steel
the base of the B-pillar. mounting bracket, which is unique for the right or
(8) Engage the two side curtain airbag tether plas- left side application of this component. The SIACM
tic retainer clips into the A-pillar (Fig. 40). should never be removed from its mounting bracket.
(9) Install and tighten the screw that secures the The housing also receives a case ground through this
side curtain airbag tether retainer to the base of the mounting bracket when it is secured to the vehicle. A
A-pillar near the belt line. Tighten the screw to 14 molded plastic electrical connector receptacle that
N·m (120 in. lbs.). exits the top of the SIACM housing connects the unit
(10) Reinstall the headliner into the vehicle. (Refer to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLA- take out and connector of the body wire harness.
TION). Both the SIACM housing and its electrical connection
(11) Reinstall the lower trim onto the inside of the are sealed to protect the internal electronic circuitry
B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR and components against moisture intrusion.
LOWER TRIM - INSTALLATION). The impact sensor internal to the SIACM is cali-
(12) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at brated for the specific vehicle, and is only serviced as
this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi- a unit with the SIACM. The SIACM cannot be
cation test procedure should be performed following repaired or adjusted and, if damaged or faulty, it
service of any supplemental restraint system compo- must be replaced.
nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST). OPERATION
The microprocessor in the Side Impact Airbag Con-
trol Module (SIACM) contains the side curtain airbag
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG system logic circuits and controls all of the features
CONTROL MODULE of only the side curtain airbag mounted on the same
side of the vehicle as the SIACM. The SIACM uses
DESCRIPTION On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) and can communicate
with other electronic modules in the vehicle as well
On vehicles equipped with the optional side curtain
as with the DRBIIIt scan tool using the Programma-
airbags, a Side Impact Airbag Control Module
ble Communications Interface (PCI) data bus net-
KJ RESTRAINTS 8O - 47
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)
work. This method of communication is used by the accurate means to diagnose the SIACM, the PCI data
SIACM to communicate with the Airbag Control bus network, and the electronic message inputs to
Module (ACM) and for supplemental restraints sys- and outputs from the SIACM requires the use of a
tem diagnosis and testing through the 16-way data DRBIIIt scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnos-
link connector located on the driver side lower edge tic information.
of the instrument panel. The ACM communicates
with both the left and right SIACM over the PCI REMOVAL
data bus.
The SIACM microprocessor continuously monitors WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
all of the side curtain airbag electrical circuits to BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
determine the system readiness. If the SIACM SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
detects a monitored system fault, it sets an active WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
and stored Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and sends PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
electronic messages to the ACM over the PCI data FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
bus. The ACM will respond by sending an electronic OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
message to the EMIC to turn on the airbag indicator, OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
and by storing a DTC that will indicate whether the BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
left or the right SIACM has stored the DTC that ini- WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
tiated the airbag indicator illumination. An active TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
fault only remains for the current ignition switch THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
cycle, while a stored fault causes a DTC to be stored SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
in memory by the SIACM. For some DTCs, if a fault RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
does not recur for a number of ignition cycles, the PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
SIACM will automatically erase the stored DTC. For DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
other internal faults, the stored DTC is latched for- PERSONAL INJURY.
ever.
The SIACM receives battery current on a fused
WARNING: THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL
ignition switch output (run-start) circuit through a
MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH
fuse in the Junction Block (JB). The SIACM has a
ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE SIDE
case ground through its mounting bracket and also
CURTAIN AIRBAGS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE
receives a power ground through a ground circuit
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT
and take out of the body wire harness. This take out
CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT
has a single eyelet terminal connector that is secured
ITS CALIBRATION. IF A SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CON-
by a ground screw to the front seat front crossmem-
TROL MODULE IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DUR-
ber beneath the respective right or left front seat.
ING SERVICE, THE MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED
These connections allow the SIACM to be operational
AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. FAILURE TO
whenever the ignition switch is in the Start or On
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
positions. An electronic impact sensor is contained
DENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER SIDE CUR-
within the SIACM. The electronic impact sensor is
TAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
an accelerometer that senses the rate of vehicle
OCCUPANT INJURIES.
deceleration, which provides verification of the direc-
tion and severity of an impact. A pre-programmed (1) Adjust the front seat to its most forward posi-
decision algorithm in the SIACM microprocessor tion for easiest access to the lower B-pillar trim.
determines when the deceleration rate as signaled by (2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
the impact sensor indicates a side impact that is cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
severe enough to require side curtain airbag protec- discharge before further service.
tion. When the programmed conditions are met, the (3) Remove the lower trim from the inside of the
SIACM sends the proper electrical signals to deploy B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR
the side curtain airbag. LOWER TRIM - REMOVAL).
The hard wired inputs and outputs for the SIACM (4) Disconnect the body wire harness connector for
may be diagnosed and tested using conventional the Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM)
diagnostic tools and procedures. However, conven- from the module connector receptacle (Fig. 46).
tional diagnostic methods will not prove conclusive in (5) Disengage the body wire harness retainer from
the diagnosis of the SIACM, the PCI data bus net- the tab on the SIACM mounting bracket.
work, or the electronic message inputs to and outputs
from the SIACM. The most reliable, efficient, and
8O - 48 RESTRAINTS KJ
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL

MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH
ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAGS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT
CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT
ITS CALIBRATION. IF A SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CON-
TROL MODULE IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DUR-
ING SERVICE, THE MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED
AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER SIDE CUR-
TAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
OCCUPANT INJURIES.

Fig. 46 Side Impact Airbag Control Module (1) Position the Side Impact Airbag Control Mod-
Remove/Install ule (SIACM) and its mounting bracket to the sill
panel as a unit (Fig. 46).
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR (2) Loosely install the four screws that secure the
3 - SIACM SIACM mounting bracket to the sill panel at the
4 - SCREW (4) base of the B-pillar.
(3) Tighten the four screws that secure the SIACM
(6) Remove the four screws that secure the SIACM mounting bracket to the sill panel in the following
mounting bracket to the sill panel at the base of the sequence: upper front, upper rear, lower front, lower
B-pillar. rear. Tighten the screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(7) Remove the SIACM and its mounting bracket (4) Engage the body wire harness retainer to the
from the sill panel as a unit. tab on the SIACM mounting bracket.
(5) Reconnect the body wire harness connector for
INSTALLATION the SIACM to the module connector receptacle.
(6) Reinstall the lower trim onto the inside of the
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
LOWER TRIM - INSTALLATION).
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
(7) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi-
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
cation test procedure should be performed following
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
service of any supplemental restraint system compo-
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-