INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. THIS WILL DISABLE
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT
THE BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR
TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG COM-
PONENTS.
DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
FACE DOWN ON A SOLID SURFACE, THE AIRBAG
WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY
DEPLOYED AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.

WHEN

CARRYING

HANDLING

UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG, THE TRIM SIDE OF THE
AIRBAG SHOULD BE POINTING TOWARDS THE
BODY TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH IF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT
OCCURS.
REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITH
MOPAR

REPLACEMENT

PARTS.

SUBSTITUTE

PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT
INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFE-
RIOR

OCCUPANT

PROTECTION

AND

COULD

RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RUBBER GLOVES, AND
LONG

SLEEVED

CLOTHING

WHEN

CLEANING

POWDER RESIDUE FROM VEHICLE AFTER AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT. POWDER RESIDUE EMITTED FROM
A DEPLOYED AIRBAG CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITA-
TION. FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH COOL WATER
IF IRRITATION IS EXPERIENCED. IF NASAL OR
THROAT IRRITATION IS EXPERIENCED, EXIT THE
VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR UNTIL THE IRRITATION
CEASES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSI-
CIAN.
DO NOT USE A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG THAT IS
NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. IMPROPER
DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
COULD RESULT.
THE FACTORY INSTALLED FASTENERS, SCREWS
AND BOLTS USED TO FASTEN AIRBAG COMPO-
NENTS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE FAS-
TENERS, USE ONLY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FAS-
TENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS CATALOG WHEN
FASTENER REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED.
AIRBAGS SHOULD BE STORED IN A COOL DRY
LOCATION AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT AND

STATIC ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY WITH THE FABRIC
AIRBAG FACING UP. IF NOT STORED PROPERLY, A
PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT COULD HAPPEN AND
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

CAUTION:
Deployed and Nondeployed Air Bags may or may
not have live pyrotechnic material within the air bag
inflator. Do not dispose of Driver and Passenger
Airbags unless you are sure of complete deploy-
ment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance
Control System for Proper Disposal. Dispose of
deployed air bags in a manner consistent with
state, provincial, local, and federal regulations.

WARNING: DURING, AND FOLLOWING, ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, DUE TO IMPACT
EVENT OR VEHICLE REPAIR, CAREFULLY INSPECT
ALL MOUNTING HARDWARE, TETHER STRAPS
AND

ANCHORS

FOR

PROPER

INSTALLATION,

OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. IF A CHILD RESTRAINT
ANCHOR IS FOUND DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, THE
ANCHOR MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO DO
SO

MAY

RESULT

OCCUPANT

PERSONAL

INJURY OR DEATH.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM

(1) With the battery negative remote cable discon-

nected, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Con-
nector (DLC).

(2) Turn the ignition key to the ON position, then

exit vehicle with the scan tool.

(3) After checking that no one is inside the vehicle,

connect the battery negative remote terminal.

(4) Read and record the ACTIVE Diagnostic Trou-

ble Code (DTC) data.

(5) Read and record any STORED DTC’s.
(6) Refer to the proper diagnostic information if

any DTC’s are found in Step 4 and Step 5.

(7) If the airbag warning lamp either fails to light,

or goes ON and stays ON, there is a system malfunc-
tion. To test the airbag warning lamp (bulb) opera-
tion in the cluster (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER

DIAGNOSIS

AND

TESTING). Refer to the proper diagnostic informa-
tion for any other system problems.

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STANDARD PROCEDURE

STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING
AIRBAGS

DEPLOYED AIRBAG

The vehicle interior may contain a very small

amount of sodium hydroxide powder, a by-product of
airbag deployment. Sodium hydroxide powder can
irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat. Wear safety
glasses, rubber gloves, and long sleeved clothing
when cleaning any of the powder residue from the
vehicle.

If you find that the cleanup is irritating your skin,

run cool water over the affected area. Also, if you
experience nasal or throat irritation, exit the vehicle
for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation
continues, see a physician.

UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG

The airbags must be stored in its original special

container until used for service. At no time should a
source of electricity be permitted near the inflator on
the back of an airbag. When carrying or handling an
undeployed airbag, the trim side of the airbag should
be pointing toward the body to minimize possibility
of injury if accidental deployment occurs. Do not
place undeployed airbag face down on a solid surface,
the airbag will propel into the air if accidental
deployment occurs.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

DRIVER AIRBAG

After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a

collision, the following MUST be replaced:

• Driver Airbag

• Clock Spring Assembly

• Steering Wheel

• Complete Steering Column Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components, including

wiring should be closely inspected following any air-
bag deployment, and should be replaced when visible
damage is incurred.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to

a collision. the following MUST be replaced:

• Passenger Airbag

• Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components, including

wiring should be closely inspected following any air-
bag deployment, and should be replaced when visible
damage is incurred.

CURTAIN AIRBAG

After a Curtain Airbag has been deployed due to a

collision. the following MUST be replaced:

• Curtain Airbag Assembly

• Headliner

• A, B, and C-Pillar Trim on deployed side.

• Satellite Acceleration Sensor (SAS).
All other airbag and vehicle components, including

wiring should be closely inspected following any air-
bag deployment, and should be replaced when visible
damage is incurred.

SEAT BELT TENSIONERS

After an impact where the front airbags have been

deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be
replaced:

• JR41 - Front Seat Belt Retractors (driver and

passenger) with integral Tensioners.

• JR27 - Front Seat Belt Buckle (driver and pas-

senger) with integral Tensioners.

All other seat belts should be closely inspected for

cuts, tears, fraying, or damage in any way following
any impact or airbag deployment. The other seat
belts are to be replaced when visible damage is
incurred. Make sure to inspect the tensioner connec-
tor for visible damage, and replace wiring if found.

CLEAN UP PROCEDURE

Roll or fold the airbag towards its mounting point

(i.e. instrument panel, steering wheel, or roof sill).
Then tape the ripped cover over the deployed airbag
if applicable.

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual pow-

der from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside
in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well (Fig.
1). If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC
mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower
motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue
expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple
vacuum cleaning may be necessary to decontaminate
the interior of the vehicle.

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CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR

DESCRIPTION

Vehicles manufactured for sale in the North Amer-

ican market are equipped with a Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren, or LATCH child restraint
anchorage system. The LATCH system provides for
the installation of suitable child restraints in certain
seating positions without using the standard equip-
ment seat belt provided for that seating position. The
rear seat in these models are equipped with a fixed-
position child restraint upper tether anchor and child
restraint lower anchors for the two outboard seating
positions only. Vehicles manufactured for sale outside
of North America are equipped with a fixed-position
child restraint upper tether anchor for both the cen-
ter and the two outboard seating positions, but does
not have the child restraint lower anchors.

JR41vehicles manufactured for sale in North Amer-

ica have three upper tether anchors located on the
rear shelf panel, just behind the rear seat back.
These child tether anchors are concealed under a
cover on the rear shelf panel. They are stamped into
the rear bulkhead underneath the rear shelf panel
and are not serviceable.

JR27 vehicles manufactured for sale in North

America have two upper tether anchor attachments
that are located in the convertible top well area.
These child tether anchors are concealed in the con-
vertible top well area underneath the trim carpet
and labeled. They are stamped into the rear bulk-
head behind the rear seat back and are not service-
able.

Vehicles manufactured for sale in North America

also have two lower anchors for each rear outboard
seating position (Fig. 2). These anchors are mounted
on a bracket and secured to the floor pan. They are
each accessed from the front of their respective seats,
at each side where the seat back meets the seat
cushion. These lower anchors cannot be adjusted or

repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced as a unit with their mounting bracket.

OPERATION

See the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for

more information on the proper use of all of the fac-
tory-installed child restraint anchors.

REMOVAL

WARNING: During, and following, any child restraint
anchor service, due to impact event or vehicle
repair, carefully inspect all mounting hardware,
tether straps and anchors for proper installation,
operation, or damage. If a child restraint anchor is
found damaged in any way, the anchor must be
replaced. Failure to do so could result in occupant
personal injury or death.

(1) Remove the lower seat cushion (Refer to 23 -

BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL).

(2) Remove two nuts to LATCH bracket.
(3) Remove bracket from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Fig. 1 VACUUM HEATER AND A/C OUTLETS -

TYPICAL

Fig. 2 CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORS

1 - REAR SEAT BACK
2 - LOWER ANCHOR (2 PER OUTBOARD REAR SEATING
POSITION)
3 - REAR SEAT CUSHION

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