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SERVICE PROCEDURES
AIRBAG SYSTEM
NON-DEPLOYED
At no time should any source of electricity be per-
mitted near the inflator on the back of an airbag
module. When carrying a non-deployed airbag mod-
ule, the trim cover or airbag side of the module
should be pointed away from the body to minimize
injury in the event of an accidental deployment. If Fig. 2 Wear Safety Glasses and Rubber Gloves
the module is placed on a bench or any other surface,
WARNING: IF YOU EXPERIENCE SKIN IRRITATION
the trim cover or airbag side of the module should be
DURING CLEANUP, RUN COOL WATER OVER THE
face up to minimize movement in the event of an
AFFECTED AREA. ALSO, IF YOU EXPERIENCE
accidental deployment.
IRRITATION OF THE NOSE OR THROAT, EXIT THE
In addition, the airbag system should be disarmed
VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR UNTIL THE IRRITATION
whenever any steering wheel, steering column, or
CEASES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSI-
instrument panel components require diagnosis or
CIAN.
service. Failure to observe this warning could result
in accidental airbag deployment and possible per- Begin the cleanup by removing the airbag modules
sonal injury. Refer to Group 8E - Instrument Panel from the vehicle as described in this group.
Systems for additional service procedures on the Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual pow-
instrument panel. Refer to Group 19 - Steering for der from the vehicle interior. Clean from outside the
additional service procedures on the steering wheel vehicle and work your way inside, so that you avoid
and steering column. kneeling or sitting on a non-cleaned area.
Be sure to vacuum the heater and air conditioning
DEPLOYED
outlets as well (Fig. 3). Run the heater and air con-
Any vehicle which is to be returned to use after an
ditioning blower on the lowest speed setting and vac-
airbag deployment, must have both airbag modules,
uum any powder expelled from the outlets. You may
the clockspring, the instrument panel assembly, and
need to vacuum the interior of the vehicle a second
the passenger side airbag door replaced. These com-
time to recover all of the powder.
ponents will be damaged or weakened as a result of
Place the deployed airbag modules in your vehicu-
an airbag deployment, which may or may not be
lar scrap pile.
obvious during a visual inspection, and are not
intended for reuse.
TJ PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 8M - 5
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 3 Vacuum Heater and A/C Outlets Fig. 4 Driver Side Airbag Module Remove/Install
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4) Unplug the airbag module and horn switch
wire harness connectors from the back of the airbag
AIRBAG MODULE module.
(5) Remove the driver side airbag module from the
WARNING:
vehicle.
• THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COM-
(6) If the airbag has been deployed, the clockspring
PLEX ELECTROMECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
must be replaced. See Clockspring in this group for
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY AIR-
the procedures.
BAG SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL,
(7) When installing the airbag module, connect the
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
clockspring wire harness connector to the module by
COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT
pressing straight in on the connector. Be certain that
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND)
the connector is fully engaged by observing the latch-
CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYS-
ing clip arms on the top of the connector.
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FUR-
(8) Connect the horn switch wire harness connec-
THER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
tors.
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
(9) Install the airbag module in the steering wheel.
TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
Tighten the mounting screws to 10.2 N·m (90 in.
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
lbs.).
INJURY.
(10) Do not connect the battery negative cable at
• WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG MOD-
this time. See Airbag System in the Diagnosis and
ULE, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
Testing section of this group for the proper proce-
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
dures.
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG MODULE AND
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, PASSENGER SIDE
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE The following procedure is for replacement of a
SKIN AND EYES. faulty or damaged passenger side airbag module. If
the passenger side airbag module has been deployed,
DRIVER SIDE the instrument panel assembly, the passenger side
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative airbag door and the passenger side airbag module
cable. If the airbag module has not been deployed, must be replaced. Refer to Instrument Panel Assem-
wait two minutes for the system capacitor to dis- bly in Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for the
charge before further service. procedures.
(2) From the underside of the steering wheel, (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
remove the two screws that secure the driver side cable. If the airbag module has not been deployed,
airbag module to the steering wheel (Fig. 4). wait two minutes for the system capacitor to dis-
(3) Pull the airbag module away from the steering charge before further service.
wheel far enough to access the wire harness connec- (2) Remove the instrument panel assembly from the
tors on the back of the airbag module. vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly in Group 8E
- Instrument Panel Systems for the procedures.
8M - 6 PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS TJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Place the instrument panel face down on a DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
work bench. DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(4) Remove the three nuts that secure the passen- • THE HORN SWITCH IS INTEGRAL TO THE AIR-
ger side airbag module to the instrument panel BAG MODULE TRIM COVER. SERVICE OF THIS
armature (Fig. 5). COMPONENT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY
CHRYSLER-TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED DEALER
SERVICE TECHNICIANS. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS OR TO FOLLOW THE
PROPER PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. If the airbag module has not been deployed,
wait two minutes for the system capacitor to dis-
charge before further service.
Fig. 5 Passenger Side Airbag Module Remove/Install (2) Remove the driver side airbag module from the
steering wheel. See Airbag Module in this group for
(5) Remove the passenger side airbag module from
the procedures.
the instrument panel.
(3) Remove the plastic horn switch feed wire retain-
(6) If the airbag has been deployed, the instrument
er(s) from the stud(s) on the airbag housing (Fig. 6) or
panel assembly must be replaced. See Instrument
(Fig. 7).
Panel Assembly in Group 8E - Instrument Panel Sys-
tems for the procedures.