2002 CHRYSLER CARAVAN steering

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH
To test turn signal, headlamp beam select and opti-
cal horn portion of the multi-function switch:
(1) Remove the multi-function switch, refer to
Electrical, Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Multi-Function
Switch, Removal, and Installation.
(2) Using an ohmmeter check the resistance read-
ings between multi-function switch pins. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams for proper pin numbers and the
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH RESISTANCE table.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH RESISTANCE
SWITCH
POSITIONPIN NUMBER RESISTANCE
LEFT 2 AND 3 1.7V 5%
RIGHT 2 AND 3 1KV 5%
OPTICAL
HORN1 AND 3 4.87KV 5%
HI BEAM 1 AND 3 2.32KV 5%
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove upper and lower steering column
shrouds. Refer to Steering, Column, Shroud,
Removal.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from back of multi-
function switch.
(4) Remove screws holding multi-function switch to
steering column adapter collar.
(5) Remove the multi-function switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the switch on to the steering column.
(2) Install the two retaining screws.
(3) Connect the wire harness connector.
(4) Install the upper and lower steering column
shrouds. Refer to Steering, Column, Shroud, Installa-
tion.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove headlamp retaining screws.
(3) Twist socket counter - clockwise and remove
(Fig. 26).
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Twist socket into headlamp.(3) Install headlamp retaining screws.
(4) Reconnect battery negative cable.
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP -
EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the headlamp unit.
(3) Twist bulb socket and remove from headlamp
unit (Fig. 27).
(4) Twist bulb and remove from bulb socket.
Fig. 26 PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
1 - PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
2 - LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 27 PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
1 - LOW BEAM HEADLAMP
2 - PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
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REMOTE SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REMOTE SWITCH
(1) Remove power mirror switch. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/POWER MIRRORS/POWER MIRROR
SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect wiring harness at switch connector.
(3) Using a ohmmeter, test for continuity between
the terminals of the switch (Fig. 2).
MIRROR SWITCH TEST
MIRROR SELECT SWITCH IN ªLEFTº
POSITION
Move
ButtonContinuity Between
UP PIN 9 - PIN 12,
PIN 6 - PIN 11,
PIN 9 - PIN 13
LEFT PIN 9 - PIN 7,
PIN 6 - PIN 11,
PIN 9 - PIN 8
DOWN PIN 9 - PIN 6,
PIN 12 - PIN 11,
PIN 13 - PIN 11
RIGHT PIN 9 - PIN 6,
PIN 7 - PIN 11,
PIN 8 - PIN 11
MIRROR SELECT SWITCH IN ªRIGHTº
POSITION
Move
ButtonContinuity Between
UP PIN 9 - PIN 13,
PIN 1 - PIN 11,
PIN 9 - PIN 12
LEFT PIN 9 - PIN 8,
PIN 1 - PIN 11,
PIN 9 - PIN 7
DOWN PIN 9 - PIN 1,
PIN 13 - PIN 11,
PIN 12 - PIN 11
RIGHT PIN 9 - PIN 1,
PIN 8 - PIN 11,
PIN 7 - PIN 11
LAMP PIN5-PIN11(4) If results shown in the table are not obtained,
replace the switch.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
(3) From behind headlamp switch assembly,
depress retaining tabs and push switch from instru-
ment panel.
(4) Disconnect wire connector from power mirror
switch.
(5) Disengage lock tabs above and below the mir-
ror switch.
(6) Remove power mirror switch from headlamp
switch bezel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install power mirror switch to the headlamp
switch bezel.
(2) Connect wire connector to the power mirror
switch.
(3) Insert headlamp switch assembly into instru-
ment panel.
(4) Install instrument panel lower cover.
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
SIDEVIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
For service procedures, (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/SIDE VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL).
POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR
SWITCH - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
These vehicles may be equipped with Power Fold-
away Mirrors. This feature allows both the driver
and passenger side view mirrors to fold inward
(retract) on demand. The vehicle has an additional
switch located on the steering column that controls
the folding function of the mirror assembly (Fig. 3).
The fold-away side view mirror is attached to the
vehicle's door in the same manner as mirrors without
the fold-away option. The fold-away mirrors unique
option is the internal motor which allows the mirrors
to fold inward on demand. The fold-away mirror
motor is not serviceable separately and if a motor is
found to be faulty the entire side view mirror must
be replaced.
Fig. 2 Mirror Switch
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OPERATION
When the mirror retract switch is depressed, both
of the side view mirrors will fold inward, Thus mak-
ing the overall width of the vehicle the smallest pos-
sible. This can be helpful were parking space is a
absolute minimum.
When the driver's door is opened, only the driver's
door mirror will unfold. If the passenger door is
opened, both mirrors will unfold.
The power fold away mirror system consists of the
following components: mirror switch, side view mir-
ror, relay, wires and fuse. Refer to the appropriate
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 connectors, splices
and grounds.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the upper and lower steering column
shroud (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER
SHROUD - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect electrical harness connector.
(4) Remove switch from steering column shroud
(Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install switch to steering column shroud.
(2) Connect wire harness connector.
(3) Install the upper and lower steering column
shroud (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER
SHROUD - INSTALLATION).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 3 POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR SWITCH
1 - POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR SWITCH
2 - STEERING COLUMN
Fig. 4 POWER FOLDING MIRROR SWITCH
1 - STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
2 - POWER FOLDAWAY SWITCH
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RESTRAINTS
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with a Frontal Impact Air-
bag System, which utilizes the driver/passenger air-
bags and seatbelt pretensioners. This system is
designed to protect occupants in the event of a front
impact collision. These airbags and seatbelt preten-
sioners are all serviceable parts. If these pyrotechnics
are deployed or defective, they must be replaced, as
well as the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
must be diagnosed following procedures outlined in
the service/diagnostic manuals.
Vehicles equipped with the Side Impact Airbag
System, the seat back assembly must be replaced, as
well as the Side Impact Airbag Control Module
(SIACM) must be diagnosed following procedures
outlined in the service/diagnostic manuals.
OPERATION
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) controls
the driver/passenger airbags and seatbelt pretension-
ers. If the ORC determines the impact is severe
enough, the driver/passenger airbags and seatbelt
pretensioners will inflate. Once a deployment occurs,
these devices, and all damaged parts must be
replaced, as well as the ORC must be diagnosed fol-
lowing procedures outlined in the service/diagnostic
manuals.
The Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM),
the seat back assemblies and all damaged parts must
be replaced, as well as the SIACM must be diagnosed
following procedures outlined in the service/diagnos-
tic manuals.
WARNING
WARNING: THIS SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COM-
PLEX ELECTRO±MECHANICAL UNIT. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
BEFORE BEGINNING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPO-
NENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAIL-
URE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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 OR HANDLING AN
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE, THE TRIM SIDE
OF THE AIRBAG SHOULD BE POINTING AWAYFROM THE BODY TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF
INJURY IF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OCCURS.
REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITH
MOPARTREPLACEMENT PARTS. SUBSTITUTE
PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT
INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFE-
RIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RUBBER GLOVES, AND
LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING WHEN CLEANING
POWDER RESIDUE FROM VEHICLE AFTER AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT. SODIUM HYDROXIDE POWDER
RESIDUE EMITTED FROM A DEPLOYED AIRBAG
CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA WITH COOL WATER IF IRRITATION IS EXPE-
RIENCED. IF NASAL OR THROAT IRRITATION IS
EXPERIENCED, EXIT THE VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR
UNTIL THE IRRITATION CEASES. IF IRRITATION
CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSICIAN.
DO NOT USE A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG THAT IS
NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IMPROPER
DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
THE FACTORY INSTALLED FASTENERS, SCREWS
AND BOLTS USED TO FASTEN AIRBAG COMPO-
NENTS HAVE A SPECIAL COATING AND ARE SPE-
CIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE FASTENERS, USE ONLY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FASTENERS LISTED IN THE
PARTS CATALOG WHEN FASTENER REPLACE-
MENT IS REQUIRED.
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.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM
(1) Connect a DRB llltscan tool to the Data Link
Connector (DLC), located at left side of the steering
column and at the lower edge of the lower instru-
ment panel.
(2) Turn the ignition key to ON position. Exit vehi-
cle with scan tool. Use the latest version of the
proper cartridge.
(3) After checking that no one is inside the vehicle,
connect the battery negative terminal.
(4) Using the DRB llltscan tool, read and record
active diagnostic code data.
(5) Read and record any stored diagnostic codes.
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(6) Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures
manual if any diagnostic codes are found in Step 4 or
Step 5.
(7) Erase stored diagnostic codes if there are no
active diagnostic codes. If problems remain, diagnos-
tic codes will not erase. Refer to the Proper Body
Diagnostic Procedures Manual to diagnose the prob-
lem.If airbag warning lamp either fails to light,
or goes on and stays on, there is a system mal-
function. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic
Procedures manual to diagnose the problem.
CLOCK SPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clock spring is screwed to a plastic mounting
platform on the steering column behind the steering
wheel. The clock spring is used to maintain a contin-
uous electrical circuit between the wiring harness
and the drivers airbag.
OPERATION
This assembly consists of a flat ribbon like electri-
cally conductive tape which winds and unwinds with
the steering wheel rotation. The clock spring cannot
be repaired. If the clock spring is faulty, damaged, or
if the airbag has been deployed, the clock spring
must be replaced.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCK SPRING
CENTERING
If the rotating tape (wire coil) in the clock spring is
not positioned properly with the steering wheel and
the front wheels, the clock spring may fail. The fol-
lowing procedure MUST BE USED to center the
clock spring if it is not known to be properly posi-
tioned, or if the front wheels were moved from the
straight ahead position.
(1) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
in a straight ahead position.
(2) Remove Driver Airbag from steering wheel.
(3) Disconnect wire connectors from back of airbag.
(4) Remove steering wheel.
(5) Rotate the clock spring rotor clockwise until
the rotor stops. Do not apply excessive force.
(6) From the end of travel, rotate the rotor two
turns counterclockwise until the wires end up at the
top.
(7) Install steering wheel and airbag.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
REMOVAL
(1) Position steering wheel and front wheels
straight ahead.
(2) Release hood latch and open hood. Disconnect
and isolate the battery negative cable.
(3) Remove driver airbag from steering wheel.
(4) Disconnect wire connectors from back of driver
airbag.
(5) Disconnect the 2±way connector from remote
radio control harness and the 4-way connector from
the speed control/horn harness.
(6) Remove steering wheel.
(7) Remove steering column shrouds.
(8) Disconnect 4-way and 6-way connectors
between the clock spring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.
(9) Remove clock spring from housing assembly by
removing the two retaining screws retaining the
clock spring.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the clock spring into the housing.
Install the two retaining screws to clock spring.
(2) Connect the 4-way and 6-way harness between
the clock spring and the instrument panel.
(3) Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering,
Column, Steering Wheel, Installation.
(4) Connect the harness connector to the driver
airbag.
(5) Connect the remote radio control harness and
the speed control/horn harness.
(6) Install the driver airbag into the steering
wheel.
(7) Install the steering column upper and lower
shrouds.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
DRIVER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
The Driver Airbag is located in the center of the
steering wheel. The most visible part of the airbag is
the cover/horn switch.
OPERATION
The Driver Airbag cover contains the horn switch,
inflator device, and a fabric bag. The airbag cover/
horn switch is serviced separately from the inflator
and bag components.
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When the front airbag system is deployed, the fol-
lowingMUSTbe replaced:
²Complete Steering Column Assembly.
²Lower Steering Column Coupler.
²Steering Wheel.
²Clock Spring.
²Driver Airbag
²Passenger Airbag
²Upper Instrument Panel with Pad.
CARE OF UNDEPLOYED AIRBAGS
Airbags must be stored in their 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 away from the body to minimize possibil-
ity 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 - CLEAN UP
Roll or fold the driver airbag towards the steering
wheel and then tape the bag to the steering wheel.
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. If
HVAC was in RECIRC mode at time of airbag
deployment, operate HVAC blower on low speed/heat
and vacuum powder residue expelled from the heat
outlets. Multiple vacuum cleaning may be necessary
to decontaminate the interior of the vehicle.
REMOVAL
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
The Driver Airbag and Driver Airbag Cover/Horn
Pad are serviced separately from each other.
(1) Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER
AIRBAG - STANDARD PROCEDURE ) Cleanup.
(2) Remove two screws attaching Driver Airbag to
steering wheel.
(3) Remove the driver airbag from steering wheel.
(4) Disconnect wire connectors from Airbag and
Clock Spring.
(5) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
in a straight ahead position. Remove steering wheel,
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING
WHEEL - REMOVAL)
(6) Disconnect the 2-way and 4-way connectors
between the clock spring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.(7) Remove upper and lower steering column
shrouds.
(8) Remove clock spring from the housing assem-
bly by depressing the 2 tabs on the clock spring.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Remove screws attaching airbag/horn switch to
steering wheel.
(2) Remove Driver Airbag from steering wheel.
(3) Disconnect wire connectors from driver airbag
and clock spring.
INSTALLATION
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Perform cleanup procedure.(Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Install a new steering column assembly and
lower steering column coupler. Refer to Steering, Col-
umn, Installation.
(3) Install the clock spring.
(4) Install the driver airbag and the two screws
retaining the airbag. Tighten screws to 10 N´m (90
in. lbs.)
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Position a new airbag into the airbag cavity.
(2) Install the two screws retaining the airbag.
Tighten screws to 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.)
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
DRIVER AIRBAG TRIM COVER
REMOVAL
The horn switch is integral to the driver airbag
trim cover. If either component is faulty or damaged,
the entire driver airbag trim cover and horn switch
unit must be replaced.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE.
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(2) Remove the driver airbag from the steering
wheel (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the plastic wire retainer that captures
the horn switch feed pigtail wire between the upper
left inflator stud and the inflator on the back of the
driver airbag housing.
(4) Remove the four nuts that secure the upper
and lower trim cover retainers to the studs on the
back of the driver airbag housing.
(5) Remove the upper and lower trim cover retain-
ers from the airbag housing studs.
(6) Remove the horn switch ground pigtail wire
eyelet terminal from the upper right airbag housing
stud.
(7) Disengage the six trim cover locking blocks
from the lip around the outside edge of the driver
airbag housing and remove the housing from the
cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the housing into the cover. Engage the
six trim cover locking blocks to the lip around the
outside edge of the driver airbag housing.
(2) Install the horn switch ground pigtail wire eye-
let terminal to the upper right airbag housing stud.
(3) Install the upper and lower trim cover retain-
ers to the airbag housing studs.
(4) Install the four nuts that secure the upper and
lower trim cover retainers to the studs on the back of
the driver airbag housing.
(5) Install the plastic wire retainer that captures
the horn switch feed pigtail wire between the upper
left inflator stud and the inflator on the back of the
driver airbag housing.
(6) Install the driver airbag onto the steering
wheel (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. FIRST (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM).
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
CONTROLLER
DESCRIPTION
The front driver and passenger airbag system is
designed to reduce the risk of fatality or serious
injury, caused by a frontal impact of the vehicle.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) contains
the impact sensor and energy reserve capacitor. It is
mounted on a bracket, under the instrument panel,just forward of the storage bin. The ORC monitors
the system to determine the system readiness. The
ORC contains on-board diagnostics and will light the
AIRBAG warning lamp in the message center when a
problem occurs.
OPERATION
The impact sensor provides verification of the
direction and severity of the impact. One impact sen-
sor is used. It is located inside the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC). The impact sensor is an
accelerometer that senses deceleration. The decelera-
tion pulses are sent to a microprocessor which con-
tains a decision algorithm. When an impact is severe
enough to require airbag protection, the ORC micro-
processor sends a signal that completes the electrical
circuit to the driver and passenger airbags. The
impact sensor is calibrated for the specific vehicle
and reacts to the severity and direction of an impact.
REMOVAL
NOTE: Diagnose the ORC using the service/diag-
nostic manual.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove storage bin from instrument panel.
Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Storage Bin,
Removal.
(3) Remove three bolts holding ORC to floor
bracket.
(4) Disconnect the wire connector from ORC.
(5) Remove the ORC assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL ORC IF MOUNTING
LOCATION IS DEFORMED OR DAMAGED.
CAUTION: Use correct screws when installing the
ORC.
(1) Install the ORC assembly into vehicle.
(2) Connect the wire connector to the ORC.
(3) Install three bolts holding ORC to floor
bracket. Torque bolts to 7.3 - 9.6 N´m (65 to 85 in.
lbs.)
(4) Install the storage bin onto the instrument
panel. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Storage Bin,
Installation.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
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PASSENGER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE THE PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS NO
SERVICEABLE PARTS.
The Passenger Airbag is located beneath the
instrument panel and pad assembly. The airbag is
mounted to the back side of the instrument panel
reinforcement.
The instrument panel top pad is the most visible
part of the passenger airbag system. Located under
the instrument panel top pad are the airbag door, the
passenger airbag cushion and the airbag cushion
supporting components.
The passenger airbag includes a magnesium hous-
ing within which the cushion and inflator are
mounted and sealed.
Following a passenger airbag deployment, the pas-
senger airbag and the instrument panel must be
replaced. The passenger airbag cannot be repaired,
and must be replaced if deployed or damaged in any
way.
OPERATION
The passenger airbag is equipped with two infla-
tors, each with three levels of pressure output. The
inflators seal the hole in the airbag cushion so it can
discharge the gas it produces directly into the cush-
ion when supplied with the proper electrical signal.
Following an airbag deployment, the airbag cushion
quickly deflates by venting this gas through the
cushion material towards the instrument panel.
The passenger airbag is secured with screws to the
instrument panel beneath the instrument panel top
pad and above the glove box opening. The instrument
panel top pad above the glove box opening conceals
the airbag door and a predetermined hinge line
beneath its decorative cover. Upon airbag deploy-
ment, the top pad will bend at the hinge line and the
door will fold back out of the way onto the top of the
instrument panel.
When the front airbag system is deployed, the fol-
lowingMUSTbe replaced:
²Complete Steering Column Assembly.
²Lower Steering Column Coupler.
²Steering Wheel.
²Clock Spring.
²Driver Airbag.
²Passenger Airbag.
²Upper Instrument Panel with Pad.
CARE OF UNDEPLOYED AIRBAGS
Airbags must be stored in their 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 away from the body to minimize possibil-
ity 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 - CLEAN UP
Roll or fold the passenger airbag towards the
instrument panel surface and close the door over the
folded bag. Then tape the door shut.
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. If
HVAC was in RECIRC mode at time of airbag
deployment, operate HVAC blower on low speed/heat
and vacuum powder residue expelled from the heat
outlets. Multiple vacuum cleaning may be necessary
to decontaminate the interior of the vehicle.
REMOVAL
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle.
Refer to Electrical, Restraints, Passenger Airbag,
Standard Procedure - Passenger Airbag Clean Up.
(2) Remove instrument panel. Refer to Body,
Instrument Panel, Removal.
(3) Remove all reusable components from the
upper instrument panel and transfer to the new
instrument panel.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Remove instrument panel. Refer to Body,
Instrument Panel, Removal.
(2) De-trim the instrument panel enough to gain
access to the passenger airbag fasteners.
(3) Disconnect yellow wire connector from passen-
ger airbag.
(4) Remove three bolts to the passenger airbag.
(5) Remove airbag from instrument panel through
rear of instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
Transfer all reusable components to the new
instrument panel.
(1) Install new Passenger Airbag into instrument
panel.
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