2003 DODGE RAM key

STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - RKE TRANSMITTER
BATTERIES
NOTE: Do not disturb the metal terminal near the
batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries. Skin
oils may cause battery deterioration. If batteries are
touched, clean with rubbing alcohol.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter case
snaps open and shut for battery access. To replace
the RKE transmitter batteries:
(1) Using a thin coin, gently pry at the notch in
the center seam of the RKE transmitter case halves
near the key ring until the two halves unsnap. Be
careful not to damage the rubber gasket when sepa-
rating the case halves.
(2) Lift the back half of the transmitter case off of
the RKE transmitter.
(3) Remove the two batteries from the RKE trans-
mitter.
(4) Replace the two batteries with new 3V lithium
2016 cell. Install the batteries with the positive ter-
minal up. Reference the ª+ SIDE UPº on the inside of
the bottom half of the transmitter case.
(5) Align the two RKE transmitter case halves
with each other, and squeeze them firmly and evenly
together until they snap back into place. Test trans-
mitter operation.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - RKE TRANSMITTER
CUSTOMER PREFERENCES
AUTOMATIC (ROLLING) LOCKS
The rolling locks feature can be toggled ON/OFF
by using the DRB IIItonly.
HORN CHIRP DISABLING / ENABLING
The horn chirp can be toggled using a DRB IIItor
by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter that is already programmed to the vehicle.
To DISABLE (cancel) the horn chirp feature:
(1) Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
(2) Fasten the seat belt (this will cancel the seat
belt chime).
(3) Turn the ignition to the ON position.
(4) Press and hold the LOCK button for 4 seconds.
Within 6 seconds with the LOCK button still
depressed, press the UNLOCK button. When a single
chime is heard, release both buttons.
(5) Turn the ignition OFF.
(6) Turn the ignition ON or wait 60 seconds.(7) Test the horn chirp feature by pressing the
LOCK button.
If a chime is not heard, program mode was can-
celed before the feature could be disabled. If neces-
sary, repeat the procedure.
To ENABLE the horn chirp feature, repeat the
above procedure.
OPTICAL CHIRP (FLASH) DISABLING / ENABLING
The optical chirp can be toggled using a DRB IIIt
or by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter that is already programmed to the vehicle.
To DISABLE (cancel) the optical chirp feature:
(1) Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
(2) Fasten the seat belt (this will cancel the seat
belt chime).
(3) Turn the ignition to the ON position.
(4) Press and hold the LOCK button for 4 seconds.
Within 6 seconds with the LOCK button still
depressed, press the PANIC button. When a single
chime is heard, release both buttons.
(5) Turn the ignition OFF.
(6) Turn the ignition ON or wait 60 seconds.
(7) Test the optical chirp feature by pressing the
LOCK button.
If a chime is not heard, program mode was can-
celed before the feature could be disabled. If neces-
sary, repeat the procedure.
To ENABLE the optical chirp feature, repeat the
above procedure.
UNLOCK SEQUENCE
The unlock sequence can be toggled using a DRB
IIItor by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter that is already programmed to the vehi-
cle.
To toggle between Driver door first and Unlock all
doors function:
(1) Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
(2) Fasten the seat belt (this will cancel the seat
belt chime).
(3) Turn the ignition to the ON position.
(4) Press and hold the UNLOCK button for 4 sec-
onds. Within 6 seconds with the UNLOCK button
still depressed, press the LOCK button. When a sin-
gle chime is heard, release both buttons.
(5) Turn the ignition OFF.
(6) Turn the ignition ON or wait 60 seconds.
If a chime is not heard, program mode was can-
celed before the feature could be disabled. If neces-
sary, repeat the procedure.
To toggle this feature, repeat the above procedure.
DRPOWER LOCKS 8N - 9
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE - RKE TRANSMITTER
PROGRAMING
New Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can
be programed using the DRB IIItscan tool and the
proper Diagnostic Procedures manual. The DRB IIIt
scan tool can provide confirmation that the PCI data
bus is functional, and that all of the electronic mod-
ules are sending and receiving the proper messages
on the PCI data bus.
The following procedure can be used as long as one
programmed transmitter is available:
NOTE: When entering program mode using that
programmed fob, ALL currently programmed fobs
will be erased and they will have to be repro-
grammed for the vehicle. If program mode is
entered and no action is performed, the previously
programmed fobs will continue to function.
(1) Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
(2) Fasten the seat belt (this will cancel the seat
belt chime). Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
(3) Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a pro-
grammed transmitter for 4 to 10 seconds. Within the
4 to 10 seconds with the UNLOCK button still
depressed, press the PANIC button for one second.
When a single chime is heard, release both button-
s.The chime indicates the system is in program
mode.(4) Press and release both the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on a fob to be pro-
grammed. A single chime will be heard, this indicates
the fob has been recognized.
(5) Press and release any button on the same fob.
A single chime will be heard, this indicates the fob
has been programmed.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 for up to a total of 4 fobs.
(7) Turn the ignition OFF.
(8) Turn the ignition ON or wait 60 seconds.
The vehicle will remain in program mode for up to
60 seconds from when the original chime (step 3) was
heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed transmitters
will function normally.
SPECIFICATIONS - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
TRANSMITTER
RANGE
Normal operation range is up to a distance of 3 to
7 meters (10 to 23 ft.) of the vehicle. Range may be
better or worse depending on the environment
around the vehicle.
8N - 10 POWER LOCKSDR
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (Continued)

CLOCKSPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clockspring assembly is secured with two
screws onto the multi-function switch mounting
housing near the top of the steering column behind
the steering wheel (Fig. 17). The clockspring consists
of a flat, round molded plastic case with a stubby tail
that hangs below the steering column (Fig. 18). The
tail contains two connector receptacles that face
toward the instrument panel. Within the plastic case
is a spool-like molded plastic rotor with a large
exposed hub. The upper surface of the rotor hub has
a large center hole, two large flats, an engagement
dowel with a yellow rubber boot, a short pigtail wire
with connector, and two connector receptacles that
face toward the steering wheel.
The lower surface of the rotor hub has a molded
plastic turn signal cancel cam with two lobes that is
keyed to the rotor and is secured there with four
integral snap features. Within the plastic case and
wound around the rotor spool is a long ribbon-like
tape that consists of several thin copper wire leads
sandwiched between two thin plastic membranes.
The outer end of the tape terminates at the connector
receptacles that face the instrument panel, while the
inner end of the tape terminates at the pigtail wire
and connector receptacles on the hub of the clock-
spring rotor that face the steering wheel.Service replacement clocksprings are shipped pre-
centered and with a molded plastic locking pin that
snaps into a receptacle on the rotor and is engaged
between two tabs on the upper surface of the rotor
case. The locking pin secures the centered clock-
spring rotor to the clockspring case during shipment,
but the locking pin must be removed from the clock-
spring after it is installed on the steering column.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCK-
SPRING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCK-
SPRING CENTERING).
The clockspring cannot be repaired. If the clock-
spring is faulty, damaged, or if the driver airbag has
been deployed, the clockspring must be replaced.
OPERATION
The clockspring is a mechanical electrical circuit
component that is used to provide continuous electri-
cal continuity between the fixed instrument panel
wire harness and the electrical components mounted
on or in the rotating steering wheel. On this model
the rotating electrical components include the driver
airbag, the horn switch, the speed control switches,
and the remote radio switches, if the vehicle is so
equipped. The clockspring case is positioned and
secured to the multi-function switch mounting hous-
ing near the top of the steering column. The connec-
tor receptacles on the tail of the fixed clockspring
case connect the clockspring to the vehicle electrical
system through two take outs with connectors from
the instrument panel wire harness.
The clockspring rotor is movable and is keyed by
an engagement dowel that is molded onto the rotor
hub between two fins that are cast into the lower
surface of the steering wheel armature. A yellow rub-
Fig. 17 Clockspring
1 - PIGTAIL WIRE
2 - LOCATING TAB
3 - LOCKING PIN
4 - MOUNTING TAB (2)
5 - UPPER CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE (2)
6 - LABEL
7 - ENGAGEMENT DOWEL & BOOT
8 - CASE
9 - CENTERING ARROWS
10 - ROTOR
Fig. 18 Turn Signal Cancel Cam
1 - LOCKING PIN
2 - CLOCKSPRING CASE
3 - CANCEL CAM
4 - LOWER CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE (2)
8O - 18 RESTRAINTSDR

NOTE: When reinstalling the steering wheel, be cer-
tain to index the yellow rubber booted engagement
dowel on the upper surface of the clockspring rotor
between the two fins cast into the lower surface of
the steering wheel armature hub.
(12) Reinstall the steering wheel onto the steering
column. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/STEER-
ING WHEEL - INSTALLATION).
(13) Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness
connectors to the upper clockspring connector recep-
tacles. Be certain that the steering wheel wire har-
ness is routed between the steering wheel back trim
cover and the steering wheel armature.
(14) Reinstall the driver airbag onto the steering
wheel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
DRIVER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
The color-keyed, injection molded, thermoplastic
driver airbag protective trim cover is the most visible
part of the driver airbag (Fig. 21). The driver airbag
is located in the center of the steering wheel, where
it is secured with two screws to the armature of the
four-spoke steering wheel. All models have a Dodge
Ram logo embossed in the center of the trim cover.
Concealed beneath the driver airbag trim cover are
the horn switch, the folded airbag cushion, the airbag
cushion retainer, the airbag housing, the airbag infla-
tor, and the retainers that secure the inflator to the
airbag housing.
The airbag cushion, housing, and inflator are
secured within an integral receptacle molded into theback of the trim cover. The stamped metal airbag
housing is secured by integral tabs that engage slot-
ted locking blocks at the top and bottom of the trim
cover receptacle, an integral metal hook inserted
through a window in the vertical wall of the trim
cover receptacle at each side, and by three aluminum
blind rivets. This combination of fasteners locks the
trim cover securely in place on the airbag housing.
The resistive membrane-type horn switch is
secured with heat stakes to the inside surface of the
driver airbag trim cover, between the trim cover and
the folded airbag cushion. The horn switch ground
pigtail wire has an eyelet terminal connector that is
captured beneath a flanged nut on the upper right
inflator mounting stud on the back of the housing
(Fig. 22). The horn switch feed pigtail wire has a
black, molded plastic insulator that is secured by an
integral retainer in a locator hole near the upper left
corner of the airbag housing and is connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take
out of the steering wheel wire harness. Both horn
switch wires are routed through integral routing
slots in the upper locking block of the trim cover
receptacle.
The airbag used in this model is a Next Genera-
tion-type that complies with revised federal airbag
standards to deploy with less force than those used
in some prior models. A 71.1 centimeter (28 inch)
diameter, radial deploying fabric cushion with inter-
nal tethers is used. The airbag inflator is a non-
azide, pyrotechnic-type unit and is secured by four
flanged hex nuts to four studs on the airbag cushion
retainer ring to the back of the stamped metal airbag
housing. A connector receptacle on the driver airbag
Fig. 21 Driver Airbag Trim Cover
1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - TRIM COVER
Fig. 22 Driver Airbag Housing
1 - HOUSING
2 - HORN SWITCH FEED WIRE
3 - INFLATOR
4 - TRIM COVER RECEPTACLE
5 - HORN SWITCH GROUND WIRE
8O - 22 RESTRAINTSDR
CLOCKSPRING (Continued)

steering wheel hub area are not pinched between the
driver airbag and the steering wheel armature.
(5) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the driver airbag to the steering wheel armature.
Tighten the screws to 14 N´m (120 in. lbs.).
(6) From the top of the steering wheel, position the
two trim covers or speed control switches into the
pockets on each side of the driver airbag trim cover.
(7) From the underside of the steering wheel,
install and tighten the two screws that secure the
two trim covers or speed control switches to each side
of the driver airbag trim cover. Tighten the screws to
2 N´m (15 in. lbs.).
(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).
FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR
REMOVAL
A front center seat belt and retractor is used only
on standard cab models. Quad cab models have a lap
belt in the front center seating position. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT CENTER
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - REMOVAL).
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 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) Reach between the center of the front seat
cushion and front seat back to access and unbucklethe front center seat belt lower anchor latch plate
from the unique black, keyed lower anchor buckle.
Use an ignition key or a small screwdriver to depress
the small white release button on the anchor buckle.
(2) Move the front seat to its most forward position
for easiest access to the front center seat belt and
retractor unit.
(3) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry at each side of the front
center seat belt bezel on the cab back trim panel to
release the snap features that secure the bezel to the
panel (Fig. 24).
(4) Remove the bezel from the webbing of the front
center seat belt.
(5) Remove the trim from the cab back panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CAB BACK
PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the two screws that secure the belt
bracket of the front center seat belt to the body
bracket on the upper cab back panel reinforcement
(Fig. 25).
(7) Remove the belt bracket of the front center
seat belt from the body bracket on the upper cab
back panel reinforcement.
(8) Remove the two screws that secure the front
center seat belt retractor bracket to the floor panel
near the base of the cab back panel.
Fig. 24 Front Center Seat Belt Bezel
1 - TRIM PANEL
2 - BODY BRACKET
3 - SEAT BELT BRACKET
4 - SEAT BELT
5 - BEZEL
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 25
DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)

(9) Remove the front center seat belt and retractor
unit from the floor panel.
INSTALLATION
A front center seat belt and retractor is used only
on standard cab models. Quad cab models have a lap
belt in the front center seating position. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT CENTER
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - INSTALLATION).
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 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 ORDAMAGED. 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) Position the front center seat belt and retractor
unit to the floor panel at the base of the cab back
panel to the right of center (Fig. 25).
(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the front center seat belt retractor bracket to the
floor panel near the base of the cab back panel.
Tighten the screws to 40 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(3) Position the belt bracket of the front center
seat belt to the body bracket on the upper cab back
panel reinforcement.
(4) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the belt bracket of the front center seat belt to the
body bracket on the upper cab back panel reinforce-
ment. Tighten the screws to 20 N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
(5) Reinstall the trim onto the cab back panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CAB BACK
PANEL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(6) Route the webbing of the front center seat belt
through the bezel and position the bezel to the belt
opening near the top of the cab back trim panel (Fig.
24).
(7) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on each side of the front center seat belt bezel until it
snaps into place on the cab back trim panel.
(8) Move the front seat back to its rearward posi-
tion.
(9) Reach between the center of the front seat
cushion and front seat back to access and buckle the
front center seat belt lower anchor latch plate to the
unique black, keyed lower anchor buckle.
FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT
REMOVAL
A fixed position front center seat belt buckle is
located on the left side of the front center seat sec-
tion (20 percent) used on all models. Standard cab
models also have a unique fixed position black, keyed
front center seat belt lower anchor buckle for the
three-point center seat belt lower anchor located on
the right side of the front center seat section. The fol-
lowing procedure also applies to the fixed position
front center seat lap belt located on the right side of
the front center seat section of all quad cab models.
The three-point front center seat belt and retractor
unit is only used on standard cab models. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT CENTER
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL).
Fig. 25 Front Center Seat Belt & Retractor Remove/
Install
1 - BODY BRACKET
2 - BELT BRACKET
3 - SCREW (2)
4 - SCREW (2)
5 - RETRACTOR
6 - FLOOR PANEL
7 - SEAT BELT
8 - CAB BACK PANEL
8O - 26 RESTRAINTSDR
FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (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 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) Move the adjacent right or left front outboard
seat section (40 percent) to its most forward position
for easiest access to the front center seat belt buckle,
lap belt lower anchor, or unique black, keyed front
center seat belt lower anchor buckle (Fig. 26).
(2) From behind the front seat, remove the screw
that secures the front center seat belt buckle, lap beltlower anchor, or unique black, keyed front center
seat belt lower anchor buckle to the center seat sup-
port bracket.
(3) From the front of the front seat, reach between
the center seat cushion and the adjacent right or left
front outboard seat cushion to access and remove the
front center seat belt buckle, lap belt unit, or unique
black, keyed front center seat belt lower anchor
buckle through the elastic strap on the side of the
center seat cushion.
(4) Remove the front center seat belt buckle, lap
belt unit, or unique black, keyed front center seat
belt lower anchor buckle from the front seat.
INSTALLATION
A fixed position front center seat belt buckle is
located on the left side of the front center seat sec-
tion (20 percent) used on all models. Standard cab
models also have a unique fixed position black, keyed
front center seat belt lower anchor buckle for the
three-point center seat belt lower anchor located on
the right side of the front center seat section. The fol-
lowing procedure also applies to the fixed position
front center seat lap belt located on the right side of
the front center seat section of all quad cab models.
The three-point front center seat belt and retractor
unit is only used on standard cab models. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT CENTER
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION).
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 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) From the front of the front seat, position the
front center seat belt buckle, lap belt unit, or unique
black, keyed front center seat belt lower anchor
Fig. 26 Front Center Seat Belt Remove/Install
1 - FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT
2 - ELASTIC STRAP
3 - CENTER SEAT SUPPORT BRACKET
4 - INBOARD FRONT SEAT TRACK
5 - SCREW
6 - CENTER SEAT SECTION
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 27
FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT (Continued)

buckle between the center seat cushion and the adja-
cent right or left front outboard seat cushion.
(2) From the front of the front seat, reach between
the center seat cushion and the adjacent right or left
front outboard seat cushion to route the front center
seat belt buckle, lap belt unit lower anchor, or unique
black, keyed front center seat belt lower anchor
buckle through the elastic strap on the side of the
center seat cushion (Fig. 26).
(3) From behind the front seat, position the front
center seat belt buckle, lap belt lower anchor, or
unique black, keyed front center seat belt lower
anchor buckle to the center seat support bracket.
(4) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
front center seat belt buckle, lap belt lower anchor, or
unique black, keyed front center seat belt lower
anchor buckle to the center seat support bracket.
Tighten the screw to 40 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(5) Move the adjacent right or left front outboard
seat section (40 percent) back to its rearward posi-
tion.
FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT
BELT & RETRACTOR
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - STANDARD CAB
The following procedure is for replacement of a
faulty or damaged front outboard seat belt and
retractor unit, which includes a seat belt tensioner
for this model.(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/SEAT BELT TENSIONER - DESCRIP-
TION). The only component of this seat belt and
retractor unit that is available for individual service
replacement is the plastic web stop button that pre-
vents the latch plate from falling to the floor while in
the stored position. Refer to the instructions supplied
with the service kit for the proper web stop button
replacement procedures.
The seat belt retractor on the driver's side of stan-
dard cab models only also includes a tension reducer.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/TENSION
REDUCER - DESCRIPTION). The seat belt retractor
on the passenger's side of all models includes a swit-
chable automatic locking mechanism. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/AUTOMATIC LOCK-
ING RETRACTOR - DESCRIPTION).
If the seat belt or retractor is faulty or damaged,
but the seat belt tensioner is not deployed, review
the recommended procedures for handling non-de-
ployed supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE
- HANDLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINTS). If the seat belt tensioner has been
deployed, review the recommended procedures for
service after a supplemental restraint deployment
before removing the front outboard seat belt and
retractor from the vehicle. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
DEPLOYMENT).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE 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 ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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 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) Move the front seat to its most forward position
for easiest access to the lower seat belt anchor and
the B-pillar trim.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
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FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT (Continued)