Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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The protective trim cover is fitted to the front of the airbag and forms a decorative cover in the center REMOVAL When removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeved shirt should be worn, When removing a Driver Airbag for any rea- son the following procedures must be followed: (1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post. (2) Wait two minutes for the system reserve capac- itor to discharge before servicing any airbag compo- (3) Remove speed control switch screws from steer- ing wheel back cover, remove switches and disconnect (a) If equipped with remote radio switches, it is not necessary to disconnect the speed control wire connectors. (6) Remove Driver Airbag from vehicle. WARNING: WHEN REPLACING A DEPLOYED DRIVER AIRBAG, THE CLOCK SPRING MUST ALSO INSTALLATION (1) Connect clock spring, horn and airbag wiring connectors to the airbag. Make airbag connection by (2) Install the airbag screws and tighten to 7 to 9 N·m (65 to 85 in. lbs.) torque. (3) Connect the wire connectors to the speed con- trol switches and install switches. Tighten speed con- (a) If equipped with remote radio switches, only the 4-way connector between the steering wheel WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG- DRIVER AIRBAG TRIM COVER REMOVAL To replace the Driver Airbag Trim Cover, you must first remove the driver airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI- (1) Remove the plastic wire retainer that captures the horn feed pigtail (Fig. 13) or (Fig. 14). (2) Remove the four nuts that secure the retainer bracket to the airbag housing studs. (3) Disengage the six trim cover locking blocks from the lip around the outside edge of the driver (4) Remove the trim cover retainer bracket from the horn ground wire. The trim cover retainer INSTALLATION (1) Move horn switch feed wire and horn switch ground wire out of the way, to avoid being trapped. (2) Place inflator, driver airbag housing, and air- bag (as one unit) in the driver airbag trim cover. (3) Engage the upper and lower trim cover locking blocks with the lip of the driver airbag housing. Then WARNING: BE CERTAIN THAT EACH OF THE LH RESTRAINTS 8O - 11 DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued) |