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Replace airbag system components with Mopar T replacement parts only. Substitute parts may appear inter- changeable, but internal differences may result in inferior occupant protection, personal injury or death. Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and long sleeved clothing when cleaning powder residue from the vehi- Do not use a replacement airbag that is not in the original packaging, improper deployment, personal injury The factory installed fasteners, screws and bolts used to fasten airbag components are specifically Airbags should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from excessive heat and static electrical activity with Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for proper disposal. Dispose of deployed air bags SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SYSTEM The side impact airbag system contains sensitive, complex electronic units. Before attempting to diagnose Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing airbag components. Do not attempt to dismantle a curtain airbag or tamper with its inflator. Do not puncture, incinerate, or bring Replace side impact airbag system components only with parts specified in the Mopar T parts catalog. Sub- stitute parts may appear interchangeable, but internal differences may result in inferior occupant protection. The fasteners, screws, and bolts originally used for the side impact airbag system components are specif- T parts catalog. Deployed and nondeployed airbags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the airbag inflator. LOWER ANCHOR AND TETHER FOR CHILDREN During, and following, any child restraint anchor service, due to an impact event or vehicle repair, carefully DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING AIRBAG SYSTEM 1. With the battery negative remote cable disconnected, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (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 Trouble 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 malfunction. To test the airbag warning lamp (bulb) operation in the cluster (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PM RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION 8O - 353 |