1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Belt tensioner

pressed inert gas. When the ACM sends the proper
electrical signal to the airbag inflator, the electrical
energy creates enough heat to ignite chemical pellets
within the inflator. Once ignited, these chemicals
burn rapidly and produce the pressure necessary to
rupture a containment disk in the inert gas canister.
The inflator and inert gas canister are sealed and
connected to a tubular manifold so that all of the
released gas is directed into the folded side curtain
airbag cushion, causing the cushion to inflate.
As the airbag cushion inflates it will drop down
from the roof rail between the edge of the headliner
and the side glass/body pillars to form a curtain-like
cushion to protect the vehicle occupants during a side
impact collision. The front tether keeps the front por-
tion of the side curtain bag taut, thus ensuring that
the bag will deploy in the proper position. Following
the airbag deployment, the airbag cushion quickly
deflates by venting the inert gas through the loose
weave of the cushion fabric, and the deflated cushion
hangs down loosely from the roof rail.
REMOVAL
The following procedure is for replacement of a
faulty or damaged side curtain airbag. If the airbag
is faulty or damaged, but not deployed, review the
recommended procedures for handling non-deployed
supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HAN-
DLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTS). If the side curtain airbag has been
deployed, review the recommended procedures for
service after a supplemental restraint deployment
before removing the airbag from the vehicle. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).
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, WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG,
RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES,
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
SKIN AND EYES.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY
FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
BETWEEN THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG CUSHION
AND THE HEADLINER. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES
UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(2) Remove the headliner from the vehicle. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the screw that secures the side curtain
airbag tether retainer to the base of the A-pillar near
the belt line (Fig. 53).
(4) Disengage the two side curtain airbag tether
plastic retainer clips from the A-pillar.
Fig. 53 Side Curtain Airbag Remove/Install - Typical
1 - ROOF SIDE RAIL
2 - SPRING NUT (4 - STD CAB/6 - QUAD CAB)
3 - SCREW (4 - STD CAB/6 - QUAD CAB)
4 - CLIP (2)
5 - RIVET NUT
6 - SCREW
7 - SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
8 - RETAINER (3 - STD CAB/5 - QUAD CAB)
9 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 57
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (Continued)

(5) Disconnect the body wire harness connector for
the side curtain airbag from the connector receptacle
at the back of the airbag inflator.
(6) Remove the four screws (standard cab) or six
screws (quad cab) that secure the side curtain airbag
inflator and manifold tube brackets to the nuts in the
roof rail.
(7) Grasp the extruded plastic side curtain airbag
channel firmly and pull it straight away from the
roof rail far enough to disengage all three (standard
cab) or five (quad cab) plastic push-in fasteners that
secure it.
(8) Remove the side curtain airbag from the vehi-
cle as a unit.
INSTALLATION
The following procedure is for replacement of a
faulty or damaged side curtain airbag. If the airbag
is faulty or damaged, but not deployed, review the
recommended procedures for handling non-deployed
supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HAN-
DLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTS). If the side curtain airbag has been
deployed, review the recommended procedures for
service after a supplemental restraint deployment
before removing the airbag from the vehicle. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).
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, WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG,
RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES,
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
SKIN AND EYES.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY
FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
BETWEEN THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG CUSHION
AND THE HEADLINER. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES
UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
(1) Position the side curtain airbag into the vehicle
as a unit.
(2) Align all three (standard cab) or five (quad cab)
plastic push-in fasteners that secure the extruded
plastic side curtain airbag channel with their holes
in the roof side rail and push them straight into the
roof rail until they are fully seated (Fig. 53).
(3) Working from the rear of the vehicle to the
front, install and tighten the four screws (standard
cab) or six screws (quad cab) that secure the side cur-
tain airbag inflator and manifold tube brackets to the
nuts in the roof rail. Tighten the screws to 5 N´m (40
in. lbs.).
(4) Reconnect the body wire harness connector for
the side curtain airbag to the connector receptacle at
the back of the airbag inflator. Be certain the connec-
tor is fully engaged and latched.
(5) Engage the two side curtain airbag tether plas-
tic retainer clips into the A-pillar.
(6) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
side curtain airbag tether retainer to the base of the
A-pillar near the belt line. Tighten the screw to 6
N´m (55 in. lbs.).
(7) Reinstall the headliner into the vehicle. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(8) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi-
cation test procedure should be performed following
service of any supplemental restraint system compo-
nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
8O - 58 RESTRAINTSDR
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (Continued)

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
On vehicles equipped with the optional side curtain
airbags, two side impact sensors are used, one each
for the left and right sides of the vehicle (Fig. 54).
These sensors are mounted remotely from the bi-di-
rectional safing sensor that is internal to the Airbag
Control Module (ACM). The side impact sensors are
secured within the right and left B-pillars just above
the front seat belt retractors and behind the lower
B-pillar trim in the passenger compartment.
The impact sensor housing has an integral connec-
tor receptacle, an integral mounting stud, and an
integral locating tab. A cavity in the center of the
molded black plastic impact sensor housing contains
the electronic circuitry of the sensor, which includes
an electronic communication chip and an electronic
impact sensor. Potting material fills the cavity to seal
and protect the internal electronic circuitry and com-
ponents. The side impact sensors are each connected
to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated
take out and connector of the body wire harness.
The side impact sensors cannot be repaired or
adjusted and, if damaged or faulty, they must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The side impact sensors are electronic accelerome-
ters that sense the rate of vehicle deceleration, which
provides verification of the direction and severity of
an impact. Each sensor also contains an electronic
communication chip that allows the unit to commu-
nicate the sensor status as well as sensor fault infor-
mation to the microprocessor in the Airbag Control
Module (ACM). The ACM microprocessor continu-
ously monitors all of the passive restraint system
electrical circuits to determine the system readiness.
If the ACM detects a monitored system fault, it sets
a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and controls the
airbag indicator operation accordingly.
The impact sensors each receive battery current
and ground through dedicated left and right sensor
plus and minus circuits from the ACM. The impact
sensors and the ACM communicate by modulating
the voltage in the sensor plus circuit. The hard wired
circuits between the side impact sensors and the
ACM may be diagnosed and tested using conven-
tional diagnostic tools and procedures. However, con-
ventional diagnostic methods will not prove
conclusive in the diagnosis of the ACM or the impact
sensors. The most reliable, efficient, and accurate
means to diagnose the impact sensors, the ACM, and
the electronic message communication between the
sensors and the ACM requires the use of a DRBIIIt
scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - STANDARD CAB
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.
Fig. 54 Side Impact Sensor
1 - SENSOR
2 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
3 - STUD
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 59

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE SIDE
IMPACT SENSOR, AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT
SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. THE SIDE
IMPACT SENSOR ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO
DEPLOY THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. IF AN
IMPACT SENSOR 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.
(1) Adjust the front seat to its most forward posi-
tion for easiest access to the lower B-pillar trim.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(3) Remove the front outboard seat belt and retrac-
tor from the inside of the B-pillar. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT OUTBOARD
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL - STAN-
DARD CAB).
(4) Remove the nut that secures the side impact
sensor stud to the inner B-pillar (Fig. 55).(5) Reach through the retractor mounting hole in
the inner B-pillar to access the side impact sensor
and disengage the locating pin and mounting stud
from the holes in the inner B-pillar.
(6) Pull the side impact sensor out of the B-pillar
far enough to access and disconnect the body wire
harness connector for the sensor from the sensor con-
nector receptacle.
(7) Remove the side impact sensor from the B-pil-
lar.
REMOVAL - QUAD CAB
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 SIDE
IMPACT SENSOR, AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT
SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. THE SIDE
IMPACT SENSOR ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO
DEPLOY THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. IF AN
IMPACT SENSOR 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.
(1) Adjust the front seat to its most forward posi-
tion for easiest access to the lower B-pillar trim.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(3) Remove the nut that secures the side impact
sensor stud to the inner B-pillar (Fig. 56).
(4) Reach through the large hole above the retrac-
tor mounting hole in the inner B-pillar to access the
side impact sensor and disengage the locating pin
and mounting stud from the holes in the inner B-pil-
lar.
Fig. 55 Side Impact Sensor Remove/Install -
Standard Cab
1 - SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - B-PILLAR
4 - NUT
8O - 60 RESTRAINTSDR
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (Continued)

(5) Pull the side impact sensor out through the
large hole in the B-pillar far enough to access and
disconnect the body wire harness connector for the
sensor from the sensor connector receptacle.
(6) Remove the side impact sensor from the B-pil-
lar.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - STANDARD CAB
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 SIDE
IMPACT SENSOR, AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT
SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. THE SIDE
IMPACT SENSOR ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO
DEPLOY THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. IF AN
IMPACT SENSOR 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.
(1) Position the side impact sensor to the retractor
mounting hole in the inner B-pillar (Fig. 55).
(2) Reconnect the body wire harness connector for
the side impact sensor to the sensor connector recep-
tacle.
(3) Reach through the retractor mounting hole in
the inner B-pillar to position and engage the locating
pin and the stud on the side impact sensor to the
locating slot and mounting hole from the inside of
the B-pillar.
(4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
side impact sensor stud to the inner B-pillar. Tighten
the nut to 8 N´m (70 in. lbs.).
(5) Reinstall the front outboard seat belt and
retractor to the inside of the B-pillar. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT OUTBOARD
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION -
STANDARD CAB).
(6) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
this time. The supplemental restraint system verifi-
cation test procedure should be performed following
service of any supplemental restraint system compo-
nent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
INSTALLATION - QUAD CAB
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.
Fig. 56 Side Impact Sensor Remove/Install - Quad
Cab
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
3 - NUT
4 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 61
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (Continued)

interval at which to de-energize the wiper on/off
relay to complete the wipe-after-wash mode cycle.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM
If the wiper motor operates, but the wipers do not
move on the windshield, replace the faulty wiper
module. If the washer pump/motor operates, but no
washer fluid is dispensed on the glass; or, if the wip-
ers operate, but chatter, lift, or do not clear the glass,
clean and inspect the wiper and washer system com-
ponents as required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING) and (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS - INSPECTION).
For diagnosis and testing of the multi-function
switch (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). Refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
The hard wired circuits and components of the
wiper and washer system may be diagnosed and
tested using conventional diagnostic tools and proce-
dures. However, conventional diagnostic methods
may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the
instrument cluster, the Front Control Module (FCM),
or the electronic message inputs to or outputs from
the instrument cluster and the FCM that control the
various wiper and washer system operating modes.
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the instrument cluster, the FCM, or the
electronic message inputs and outputs related to the
various wiper and washer system operating modes
requires the use of a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
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.
CLEANING - WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM
WIPER SYSTEM
The squeegees of wiper blades exposed to the ele-
ments for a long time tend to lose their wiping effec-
tiveness. Periodic cleaning of the squeegees is
suggested to remove any deposits of salt or road film.
The wiper blades, arms, and windshield glass should
only be cleaned using a sponge or soft cloth and
windshield washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-
abrasive cleaner. If the wiper blades continue to
leave streaks, smears, hazing, or beading on the
glass after thorough cleaning of the squeegees and
the glass, the entire wiper blade assembly must be
replaced.
CAUTION: Protect the rubber squeegees of the
wiper blades from any petroleum-based cleaners,
solvents, or contaminants. These products can rap-
idly deteriorate the rubber squeegees.
WASHER SYSTEM
If the washer system is contaminated with foreign
material, drain the washer reservoir by removing the
washer pump/motor from the reservoir. Clean foreign
material from the inside of the washer pump/motor
inlet filter screen and the washer reservoir using
clean washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-abra-
sive cleaner. Flush foreign material from the washer
system plumbing by first disconnecting the washer
hoses from the washer nozzles, then running the
washer pump/motor to run clean washer fluid or
water through the system. Plugged or restricted
washer nozzles should be carefully back-flushed
using compressed air. If the washer nozzle obstruc-
tion cannot be cleared, replace the washer nozzle.
CAUTION: Never introduce petroleum-based clean-
ers, solvents, or contaminants into the washer sys-
tem. These products can rapidly deteriorate the
rubber seals and hoses of the washer system, as
well as the rubber squeegees of the wiper blades.
CAUTION: Never use compressed air to flush the
washer system plumbing. Compressed air pres-
sures are too great for the washer system plumbing
components and will result in further system dam-
age. Never use sharp instruments to clear a
plugged washer nozzle or damage to the nozzle ori-
fice and improper nozzle spray patterns will result.
8R - 6 WIPERS/WASHERSDR
WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

Component Page
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor........ 8W-30
Mode Door Actuators................... 8W-42
Multi-Function Switch............ 8W-40, 52, 53
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Assembly . . 8W-30
Output Speed Sensor................... 8W-31
Overhead Map/Reading Lamp......... 8W-44, 49
Oxygen Sensor Downstream Relay........ 8W-30
Oxygen Sensors....................... 8W-30
Park Brake Switch.................... 8W-40
Park Lamp Relay................... 8W-50, 52
Park/Turn Signal Lamps............. 8W-50, 52
Power Mirrors........................ 8W-62
Power Outlets........................ 8W-41
Power Seat Motors.................... 8W-63
Power Seat Switches................... 8W-63
Power Steering Pressure Switch.......... 8W-30
Power Window Circuit Breaker........... 8W-10
Power Window Motors.................. 8W-60
Power Window Switches................ 8W-60
Powertrain Control Module.............. 8W-30
PTCS............................... 8W-10
PTO Switch.......................... 8W-30
Radio............................... 8W-47
Rear Window Defogger Relay............ 8W-48
Recirculation Door Actuator............. 8W-42
Remote Radio Switches................. 8W-47
Seat Belt Pretensioners................. 8W-43
Seat Belt Switch-Driver................ 8W-40
Seat Belt Tensioner Reducer............. 8W-40
Seat Heater Interface Module............ 8W-63
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module.......... 8W-39
Side Impact Sensors................... 8W-43
Speakers............................ 8W-47Component Page
Speed Control Servo................... 8W-33
Speed Control Switches................. 8W-33
Splices.............................. 8W-70
Starter Motor........................ 8W-21
Starter Motor Relay................... 8W-21
Tail/Stop Lamp....................... 8W-52
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps.......... 8W-51, 52
Tail/Turn Lamp....................... 8W-52
Tailgate Lamp........................ 8W-51
Throttle Position Sensor................ 8W-30
Tow/Haul Overdrive Switch........... 8W-30, 31
Trailer Tow Connectors................. 8W-54
Trailer Tow Relays.................... 8W-54
Transfer Case Control Module............ 8W-31
Transfer Case Mode Sensor.............. 8W-31
Transfer Case Selector Switch............ 8W-31
Transfer Case Shift Motor............... 8W-31
Transmission Control Relay............. 8W-31
Transmission Range Sensor.............. 8W-31
Transmission Solenoid Assembly.......... 8W-31
Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly...... 8W-31
Underhood Lamp...................... 8W-44
Vacuum Pump........................ 8W-30
Vistronic Fan Drive................. 8W-30, 70
Washer Fluid Level Switch.............. 8W-53
Washer Pump Motor-Front.............. 8W-53
Water In Fuel Sensor.................. 8W-30
Wheel Speed Sensors................... 8W-35
Wiper High/Low Relay................. 8W-53
Wiper Motor-Front.................... 8W-53
Wiper On/Off Relay.................... 8W-53
8W - 02 - 2 8W-02 COMPONENT INDEXDR

8W-10 POWER DISTRIBUTION
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch....................8W-10-17, 40
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay.................8W-10-17, 40
A/C-Heater Control....................8W-10-42, 43, 49
Adjustable Pedal Relay....................8W-10-15, 32
Adjustable Pedal Switch..................8W-10-15, 32, 42
Airbag Control Module.....................8W-10-42, 44
Airbag-Passenger On/Off Switch.................8W-10-42
Ambient Temperature Sensor.................8W-10-48, 50
Amplifier Audio..........................8W-10-31
Ashtray Lamp...........................8W-10-35
Auto Shut Down Relay....................8W-10-12, 19
Automatic Day/Night Mirror.................8W-10-41, 48
Auxiliary Battery.........................8W-10-12
Backup Lamp Switch.....................8W-10-44, 49
Battery.............................8W-10-12, 19
Blower Motor............................8W-10-52
Brake Lamp Switch....................8W-10-14, 30, 40
Capacitor..............................8W-10-22
Cigar Lighter Outlet........................8W-10-46
Circuit Breaker...........................8W-10-52
Clearance Lamp No. 1.......................8W-10-35
Clearance Lamp No. 2.......................8W-10-35
Clearance Lamp No. 3.......................8W-10-35
Clearance Lamp No. 4.......................8W-10-35
Clearance Lamp No. 5.......................8W-10-35
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch..................8W-10-37
Coil On Plug No. 1.......................8W-10-20, 23
Coil On Plug No. 2.......................8W-10-21, 22
Coil On Plug No. 3.......................8W-10-20, 23
Coil On Plug No. 4.......................8W-10-21, 22
Coil On Plug No. 5.......................8W-10-20, 23
Coil On Plug No. 6.......................8W-10-21, 22
Coil On Plug No. 7.......................8W-10-20, 23
Coil On Plug No. 8.......................8W-10-21, 22
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer...............8W-10-31, 39, 41
Condenser Fan.........................8W-10-18, 45
Condenser Fan Relay.....................8W-10-18, 45
Controller Antilock Brake.................8W-10-14, 28, 44
Data Link Connector......................8W-10-30, 50
Door Lock Switch-Passenger....................8W-10-41
Driver Door Module....................8W-10-15, 32, 52
Electric Backlight.........................8W-10-49
Electric Brake Provision....................8W-10-12, 19
Engine Control Module................8W-10-12, 26, 38, 40
Fender Lamp-Front Left......................8W-10-35
Fender Lamp-Front Right.....................8W-10-35
Fender Lamp-Rear Left......................8W-10-35
Fender Lamp-Rear Right.....................8W-10-35
Fog Lamp Relay........................8W-10-16, 36
Fog Lamp-Left...........................8W-10-36
Fog Lamp-Right..........................8W-10-36
Front Control Module . 8W-10-13, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36, 47, 48, 50, 51
Fuel Heater............................8W-10-53
Fuel Heater Relay.....................8W-10-18, 40, 53
Fuel Injector No. 1.......................8W-10-23, 24
Fuel Injector No. 2.......................8W-10-21, 22
Fuel Injector No. 3.......................8W-10-23, 24
Fuel Injector No. 4.......................8W-10-21, 22
Fuel Injector No. 5.......................8W-10-23, 24
Fuel Injector No. 6.......................8W-10-21, 22
Fuel Injector No. 7.......................8W-10-23, 24
Fuel Injector No. 8.......................8W-10-21, 22
Fuel Pump Module.......................8W-10-17, 39
Fuel Pump Relay......................8W-10-17, 39, 40
Fuse 1.............................8W-10-12, 19
Fuse 2...........................8W-10-12, 13, 19
Fuse 3.............................8W-10-13, 25
Fuse 4.............................8W-10-13, 25
Fuse 5.......................8W-10-12, 13, 14, 26, 27
Fuse 6...........................8W-10-13, 14, 28
Fuse 7.............................8W-10-14, 28
Fuse 8.............................8W-10-15, 29
Fuse 9.............................8W-10-13, 25
Fuse 10.............................8W-10-13, 25
Fuse 11...........................8W-10-13, 14, 30
Fuse 12...........................8W-10-18, 45, 53
Fuse 13.............................8W-10-13, 30
Fuse 14.............................8W-10-15, 37
Fuse 15...........................8W-10-16, 17, 34
Fuse 16.............................8W-10-17, 40
Fuse 17...........................8W-10-17, 18, 39
Fuse 18.............................8W-10-14, 30
Fuse 19.............................8W-10-14, 31
Fuse 20.............................8W-10-13, 25
Fuse 21.............................8W-10-14, 31
Fuse 22.............................8W-10-14, 31
Fuse 23.............................8W-10-14, 31
Fuse 24.............................8W-10-14, 30Component Page
Fuse 25.............................8W-10-14, 31
Fuse 26...............................8W-10-49
Fuse 27...........................8W-10-17, 18, 43
Fuse 28.............................8W-10-40, 41
Fuse 29...............................8W-10-46
Fuse 32.............................8W-10-17, 34
Fuse 33.............................8W-10-17, 34
Fuse 34.............................8W-10-17, 34
Fuse 35...............................8W-10-44
Fuse 36...............................8W-10-43
Fuse 37...............................8W-10-44
Fuse 38.............................8W-10-43, 44
Fuse 40...........................8W-10-15, 16, 32
Fuse 41.............................8W-10-16, 36
Fuse 42.............................8W-10-14, 32
Fuse 43.............................8W-10-14, 32
Fuse 45...........................8W-10-16, 17, 36
Fuse 46...........................8W-10-15, 16, 33
Fuse 47.............................8W-10-16, 33
Fuse 48.............................8W-10-15, 32
Fuse 49.............................8W-10-12, 19
Fuse 50.............................8W-10-26, 40
Fuse 51...........................8W-10-14, 15, 30
Fuse 52.............................8W-10-43, 44
Fuse 53...............................8W-10-41
Fusible Link............................8W-10-12
G104........................8W-10-27, 29, 47, 48, 53
G201................................8W-10-25
Generator..............................8W-10-12
Headlamp Switch.........................8W-10-36
Headlamp-Left...........................8W-10-51
Headlamp-Right..........................8W-10-51
Heated Mirror Relay......................8W-10-18, 43
Horn Relay...........................8W-10-16, 36
Horn-High Note..........................8W-10-36
Horn-Low Note...........................8W-10-36
Ignition Switch...............8W-10-13, 25, 37, 41, 44, 46, 52
Instrument Cluster............8W-10-14, 25, 30, 31, 41, 46, 52
Integrated Power Module . . 8W-10-3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46,
47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53
License Lamp-Left.........................8W-10-34
License Lamp-Right........................8W-10-34
Oxygen Sensor Downstream Relay..............8W-10-12, 19
Park Lamp Relay.......................8W-10-17, 34
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Left Front..............8W-10-34, 47
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Right Front.............8W-10-34, 47
Passenger Lumbar Switch.....................8W-10-28
Power Mirror-Left.........................8W-10-43
Power Mirror-Right........................8W-10-43
Power Outlet..........................8W-10-14, 31
Power Outlet-Console.....................8W-10-14, 32
Power Seat Switch-Driver.....................8W-10-28
Power Seat Switch-Passenger...................8W-10-28
Power Window Circuit Breaker..................8W-10-52
Powertrain Control Module . . 8W-10-18, 19, 22, 27, 31, 37, 39, 40, 45, 52
PTCNo.1 .........................8W-10-39, 40, 41
PTCNo.2 .............................8W-10-46
PTCNo.5 .............................8W-10-33
Radio..............................8W-10-30, 46
Rear Window Defogger Relay...................8W-10-49
Seat Belt Tensioner Reducer....................8W-10-46
Seat Heater Interface Module...................8W-10-32
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module..............8W-10-31, 39, 40
Starter Motor..........................8W-10-15, 37
Starter Motor Relay......................8W-10-15, 37
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Left...........8W-10-34, 47, 48, 50
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Right..........8W-10-35, 47, 48, 50
Tailgate Lamp...........................8W-10-34
Trailer Tow Connector.................8W-10-16, 17, 33, 34
Trailer Tow Connector-Add On..........8W-10-14, 31, 33, 34, 48
Trailer Tow Left Turn Relay..................8W-10-16, 33
Trailer Tow Right Turn Relay.................8W-10-16, 33
Transfer Case Control Module...............8W-10-14, 32, 37
Transfer Case Selector Switch...................8W-10-41
Transmission Control Relay................8W-10-13, 26, 27
Transmission Range Sensor................8W-10-38, 44, 49
Transmission Solenoid Assembly.................8W-10-26
Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly...........8W-10-27, 44, 49
Underhood Lamp..........................8W-10-30
Vistronic Fan Drive........................8W-10-43
Washer Fluid Level Switch....................8W-10-48
Washer Pump Motor-Front....................8W-10-48
Wiper High/Low Relay.....................8W-10-15, 29
Wiper Motor-Front.......................8W-10-29, 48
Wiper On/Off Relay......................8W-10-15, 29
DR8W-10 POWER DISTRIBUTION 8W - 10 - 1