1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Removal

REAR PASSENGER
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the door trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Gently pry switch from door trim panel.
INSTALLATION
FRONT PASSENGER
(1) Insert switch to trim panel bezel.(2) Install door trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(3) Connect battery negative cable.
REAR PASSENGER
(1) Install switch to door trim panel
(2) Install door trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(3) Connect battery negative cable.
DRPOWER WINDOWS 8N - 21
WINDOW SWITCH (Continued)

RESTRAINTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RESTRAINTS
DESCRIPTION..........................2
OPERATION............................4
WARNING
WARNINGS - RESTRAINT SYSTEM........5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM...................6
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING
NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTS.........................6
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE
AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
DEPLOYMENT.........................7
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION
TEST................................9
ACM COVER
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................14
OPERATION...........................14
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR
DESCRIPTION.........................15
OPERATION...........................17
REMOVAL.............................17
INSTALLATION.........................18
CLOCKSPRING
DESCRIPTION.........................18
OPERATION...........................19
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING
CENTERING.........................19
REMOVAL.............................20
INSTALLATION.........................21
DRIVER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION.........................23
OPERATION...........................23
REMOVAL.............................24
DISASSEMBLY.........................25
ASSEMBLY............................26
INSTALLATION.........................28
FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
REMOVAL.............................29
INSTALLATION.........................29FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT
REMOVAL.............................30
INSTALLATION.........................31
FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - STANDARD CAB............32
REMOVAL - QUAD CAB................33
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - STANDARD CAB.........35
INSTALLATION - QUAD CAB.............36
FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................38
PASSENGER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION.........................39
OPERATION...........................40
REMOVAL.............................40
INSTALLATION.........................41
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................42
OPERATION...........................43
REMOVAL.............................43
INSTALLATION.........................44
REAR CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
REMOVAL.............................44
INSTALLATION.........................45
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................47
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CENTER & LEFT OUTBOARD . . 48
REMOVAL - CENTER ANCHOR & RIGHT
OUTBOARD..........................49
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CENTER & LEFT
OUTBOARD..........................50
INSTALLATION - CENTER ANCHOR &
RIGHT OUTBOARD....................50
SEAT BELT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................51
OPERATION...........................51
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SEAT BELT
SWITCH............................51
SEAT BELT TENSIONER
DESCRIPTION.........................52
OPERATION...........................53
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SEAT BELT TENSION REDUCER
DESCRIPTION.........................53
OPERATION...........................54
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SEAT BELT
TENSION REDUCER...................54
SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION.........................56
OPERATION...........................56REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................58
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................59
OPERATION...........................59
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - STANDARD CAB............59
REMOVAL - QUAD CAB................60
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - STANDARD CAB.........61
INSTALLATION - QUAD CAB.............61
RESTRAINTS
DESCRIPTION
An occupant restraint system is standard factory-
installed safety equipment on this model. Available
occupant restraints for this model include both active
and passive types. Active restraints are those which
require the vehicle occupants to take some action to
employ, such as fastening a seat belt; while passive
restraints require no action by the vehicle occupants
to be employed (Fig. 1).
ACTIVE RESTRAINTS
The active restraints for this model include:
²Front Seat Belts- Both outboard front seating
positions are equipped with three-point seat belt sys-
tems employing a lower B-pillar mounted inertia
latch-type emergency locking retractor, height-adjust-
able upper B-pillar mounted turning loops, a fixed
lower seat belt anchor secured to the lower B-pillar
(standard cab) or floor panel adjacent to the B-pillar
(quad cab), and a traveling end-release seat belt
buckle secured to the inboard seat track. The driver
side retractor for standard cab models includes an
electrically actuated seat belt tension reducer. The
passenger side front seat retractor for all models is
also switchable from an emergency locking retractor
to an automatic locking retractor. The front seat belt
buckle for the driver side of all models includes an
integral seat belt switch that detects whether its seat
belt has been fastened. The center front seating posi-
tion for standard cab models is also equipped with a
three-point seat belt employing a floor panel
mounted inertia latch-type retractor, a routing
bracket and bezel near the top of the cab back panel,
and two fixed end-release buckles secured to the cen-
ter seat cushion frame. The center front seating posi-
tion for quad cab models is equipped with a fixed lap
belt and an end-release buckle secured to the center
seat cushion frame.
²Rear 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 emergencylocking retractor, a fixed position upper C-pillar
mounted turning loop, and a fixed lower seat belt
anchor secured to the lower C-pillar. The rear seat
center seating position belt has a rear floor panel
mounted inertia latch-type emergency locking retrac-
tor and a routing bracket and bezel on the top of the
cab back panel. The end-release buckle units for the
right outboard seating position and the center seat-
ing position lower anchor are integral to the center
retractor mounting bracket on the rear floor panel.
The end-release buckle units for the center and left
outboard seating positions are individually secured to
the rear floor panel on models with the standard
equipment rear bench seat, or secured with the rear
seat mounting hardware on models with the optional
60/40 split rear bench seat.
²Child Restraint Anchors- All standard cab
models are equipped with two, fixed-position, child
seat upper tether anchors that are integral to the
upper cab back panel reinforcement and concealed
behind individual trim cover and bezel units that are
integral to the cab back trim panel. All quad cab
models are equipped with three child seat upper
tether anchor straps that are secured to the upper
cab back panel reinforcement, behind the upright
rear seat back. Two lower anchors are also provided
for the front outboard seating position of standard
cab models, and for each rear outboard seating posi-
tion on quad cab models. These lower anchors are
accessed from the front of the seat where the seat
back meets the seat cushion. The child seat tether
and lower anchors for the front seat are deleted on
quad cab models.
PASSIVE RESTRAINTS
The passive restraints available for this model
include the following:
²Dual Front Airbags- Multistage driver and
front passenger airbags are available for this model.
This airbag system is a passive, inflatable, Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS) and vehicles with
this equipment can be readily identified by the ªSRS
- AIRBAGº logo molded into the driver airbag trim
cover in the center of the steering wheel and also
8O - 2 RESTRAINTSDR

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
a DRBIIItscan tool to verify proper supplemental
restraint system operation following the service or
replacement of any supplemental restraint system
component.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT
TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS ORSERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
(1) During the following test, the battery negative
cable remains disconnected and isolated, as it was
during the supplemental restraint system component
removal and installation procedures.
(2) Be certain that the DRBIIItscan tool contains
the latest version of the proper DRBIIItsoftware.
Connect the DRBIIItto the 16-way Data Link Con-
nector (DLC). The DLC is located on the driver side
lower edge of the instrument panel, outboard of the
steering column (Fig. 5).
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the On position and
exit the vehicle with the DRBIIItscan tool.
(4) Check to be certain that nobody is in the vehi-
cle, then reconnect the battery negative cable.
(5) Using the DRBIIIt, read and record the active
(current) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data.
(6) Next, use the DRBIIItto read and record any
stored (historical) DTC data.
(7) If any DTC is found in Step 5 or Step 6, refer
to the appropriate diagnostic information.
(8) Use the DRBIIItto erase the stored DTC data.
If any problems remain, the stored DTC data will not
erase. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic informa-
tion to diagnose any stored DTC that will not erase.
Fig. 4 Vacuum Heater and A/C Outlets - Typical
Fig. 5 16-Way Data Link Connector - Typical
1 - 16-WAY DATA LINK CONNECTOR
2 - BOTTOM OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
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If the stored DTC information is successfully erased,
go to Step 9.
(9) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position for
about fifteen seconds, and then back to the On posi-
tion. Observe the airbag indicator in the instrument
cluster. It should illuminate for six to eight seconds,
and then go out. This indicates that the supplemen-
tal restraint system is functioning normally and that
the repairs are complete. If the airbag indicator fails
to light, or lights and stays on, there is still an active
supplemental restraint system fault or malfunction.
Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information to
diagnose the problem.
ACM COVER
REMOVAL
The Airbag Control Module (ACM) cover is used
only on models with an automatic transmission. Mod-
els with a manual transmission require that the floor
console be removed to access the ACM for service.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
REMOVAL).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT
TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(2) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry each side of the ACM
cover away from the instrument panel at each side of
the center bracket on the floor panel transmission
tunnel far enough to disengage the two snap clip
retainers from the instrument panel receptacles (Fig.
6).
(3) Remove the ACM cover from the instrument
panel.
INSTALLATION
The Airbag Control Module (ACM) cover is used
only on models with an automatic transmission. Mod-
els with a manual transmission require that the floor
console be reinstalled following ACM service. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT
TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
(1) Position the ACM cover to the instrument
panel (Fig. 6).
(2) Align the snap clip retainer on each side of the
ACM cover with the instrument panel receptacle at
each side of the center bracket on the floor panel
transmission tunnel.
(3) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the outside of the ACM cover over each snap clip
retainer location until each retainer is fully engaged
in its instrument panel receptacle.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 6 ACM Cover Remove/Install
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL RECEPTACLE (2)
2 - ACM COVER
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resistance of the input from the on/off switch. The
ACM will also set and/or store a DTC for faults it
detects in the passenger airbag on/off switch circuits,
and will turn on the airbag indicator in the EMIC if
a fault has been detected.
The ACM receives battery current through two cir-
cuits; a fused ignition switch output (run) circuit
through a fuse in the Integrated Power Module
(IPM), and a fused ignition switch output (run-start)
circuit through a second fuse in the IPM. The ACM
receives ground through a ground circuit and take
out of the instrument panel wire harness. This take
out has a single eyelet terminal connector that is
secured by a ground screw to the instrument panel
support structure. These connections allow the ACM
to be operational whenever the ignition switch is in
the Start or On positions.
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 supple-
mental restraint components for up to one second fol-
lowing 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.
Two sensors are contained within the ACM, an
electronic impact sensor and a safing sensor. The
electronic impact sensors are accelerometers that
sense the rate of vehicle deceleration, which provide
verification of the direction and severity of an
impact. On models equipped with optional side cur-
tain airbags, the ACM also monitors inputs from two
remote side impact sensors located within both the
left and right B-pillars to control deployment of the
side curtain airbag units.
The safing sensor is an electronic accelerometer
sensor within the ACM that provides an additional
logic input to the ACM microprocessor. The safing
sensor is used to verify the need for a supplemental
restraint deployment by detecting impact energy of a
lesser magnitude than that of the primary electronic
impact sensors, and must exceed a safing threshold
in order for the airbags to deploy. Vehicles equipped
with optional side curtain airbags feature a second
safing sensor within the ACM to provide confirma-
tion to the ACM microprocessor of side impact forces.
This second safing sensor is a bi-directional unit that
detects impact forces from either side of the vehicle.
Pre-programmed decision algorithms in the ACM
microprocessor determine when the deceleration rate
as signaled by the impact sensors and the safing sen-
sors indicate an impact that is severe enough to
require supplemental restraint system protection
and, based upon the severity of the monitored impact
and the status of the passenger airbag on/off switchinput, determines the level of front airbag deploy-
ment force required for each front seating position.
When the programmed conditions are met, the ACM
sends the proper electrical signals to deploy the dual
multistage front airbags at the programmed force
levels, the front seat belt tensioners and, if the vehi-
cle is so equipped, either side curtain airbag unit.
The hard wired inputs and outputs for the ACM
may be diagnosed and tested using conventional
diagnostic tools and procedures. However, conven-
tional diagnostic methods will not prove conclusive in
the diagnosis of the ACM, the PCI data bus network,
or the electronic message inputs to and outputs from
the ACM. The most reliable, efficient, and accurate
means to diagnose the ACM, the PCI data bus net-
work, and the electronic message inputs to and out-
puts from the ACM requires the use of a DRBIIIt
scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
REMOVAL
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT
TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE AIRBAG
CONTROL MODULE, AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE
IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION.
THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CONTAINS THE
IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM
TO DEPLOY THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS. IF
AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS ACCIDENTALLY
DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE MODULE MUST
BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR
IMPROPER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOY-
MENT.
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AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(2) On models with a manual transmission,
remove the floor console from the top of the floor
panel transmission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) On models with an automatic transmission,
remove the ACM cover from the instrument panel.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/ACM
COVER - REMOVAL).
(4) Reach through the rearward facing opening
below the instrument panel center stack support
bracket on the top of the floor panel transmission
tunnel to access and disconnect the two instrument
panel wire harness connectors for the Airbag Control
Module (ACM) from the ACM connector receptacles
located on the rearward facing side of the module
(Fig. 8). To disconnect the wire harness connectors
from the ACM, depress the release tab and lift the
lever arm on each connector.
(5) From the left side of the floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel, reach behind the module to access and
loosen the screw that secures the right side of the
ACM to the bracket on the floor panel transmission
tunnel. Loosen the screw about 7 millimeters (0.25
inch).
(6) From the left side of the floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel, remove the two screws that secure the
left side of the ACM to the bracket on the floor panel
transmission tunnel.
(7) Still working from the left side of the floor
panel transmission tunnel, lift the ACM upward far
enough to disengage the locating pin on the bottom ofthe ACM mounting flange from the locating hole in
the mounting bracket, then slide the ACM toward
the left far enough to disengage the slotted hole in
the right ACM mounting flange from under the head
of the previously loosened right mounting screw.
(8) Remove the ACM from the left side of the floor
panel transmission tunnel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH,
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE
THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT
SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING
FURTHER 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.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH,
NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE AIRBAG CONTROL
MODULE, AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR
OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. THE AIRBAG CON-
TROL MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR,
WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS. IF AN 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 SUPPLEMEN-
TAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT.
(1) Position the Airbag Control Module (ACM) to
the left side of the floor panel transmission tunnel
near the ACM bracket (Fig. 8). When the ACM is cor-
rectly positioned, the arrow on the ACM label will be
pointed forward in the vehicle.
(2) From the left side of the floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel, slide the ACM toward the right far
enough to engage the slotted hole in the right ACM
mounting flange under the head of the previously
loosened right mounting screw, then engage the
locating pin on the bottom of the left ACM mounting
flange into the locating hole in the bracket.
(3) Still working from the left side of the floor
panel transmission tunnel, install and tighten the
two screws that secure the left ACM mounting
flanges to the bracket that is welded onto the floor
Fig. 8 Airbag Control Module Remove/Install
1 - AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
2 - SCREW (3)
3 - BODY WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
4 - INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
5 - FLOOR PANEL TRANSMISSION TUNNEL
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AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)

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 BELTTHAT 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.
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
The following procedure applies only to the rear
seat upper child tether straps used on quad cab mod-
els. The child restraint anchors used in other models
and locations are integral to other components and
cannot be serviced separately.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT
OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CARE-
FULLY 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
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the screw that secures the child tether
strap to the upper cab back panel reinforcement (Fig.
16).
(3) Remove the child tether strap from the upper
cab back panel reinforcement.
Fig. 14 Child Restraint Lower Anchor - Standard
Cab Front Seat
1 - FRONT SEAT BACK
2 - LOWER ANCHOR (2) - PASSENGER SIDE OUTBOARD
SEATING POSITION ONLY
3 - LOWER ANCHOR MARKER (2)
4 - FRONT SEAT CUSHION
Fig. 15 Child Restraint Lower Anchor - Quad Cab
Rear Seat
1 - REAR SEAT BACK
2 - LOWER ANCHOR (2 PER OUTBOARD REAR SEATING
POSITION)
3 - REAR SEAT CUSHION
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 17
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR (Continued)