Deployed Module

Fig. 7 Remove Or Install Battery Cable:

WARNING: When removing a deployed module, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should be worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which could irritate the skin and eyes.

WARNING: When vehicle is involved in an impact great enough to deploy the airbag modules, the steering coupler will have to be replaced.

WARNING: Replace airbag system components with Chrysler Mopar (R) specified replacement parts. Substitute parts may visually appear interchangeable, but internal differences may result in inferior occupant protection.

DEPLOYED MODULE
The vehicle interior may contain a very small amount of sodium hydroxide powder, a by-product of airbag deployment. Since this powder can irritate the skin, eyes, nose or throat, be sure to wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and long sleeves during cleanup.

If you find that the cleanup is irritating your skin, run cool water over the affected area. Also, if you experience nasal or throat irritation, exit the vehicle for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation continues, see a physician.

SERVICE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE
After a PASSENGER airbag has been deployed, the passenger airbag module must be replaced because it cannot be reused. Other components are replaced if damaged. These might include the trim bezel, top cover or the entire instrument panel.

Fig. 4 Wear Safety Glasses And Gloves:

CLEAN UP
Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, particle dust mask and protective clothing with long sleeves. Place tape over exhaust vents in air bag so that no additional powder will escape into vehicle. Roll or fold passenger's air bag toward instrument panel surface and close cover over folded air bag. Tape cover closed. Remove driver's air bag module from vehicle then passenger's air bag module.

Fig. 5 Vacuum Heater And A/C Outlets:

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual powder from vehicle interior working from outside to center of vehicle. Be sure to vacuum heater and A/C ducts as well. Run blower motor on low speed and vacuum any powder expelled from plenum. It may be necessary to vacuum interior of vehicle a second time to ensure all powder is recovered.

REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll/fold airbag towards instrument panel.
3. Close door over folded airbag and tape door closed.

Fig. 8 Instrument Panel:

4. Remove instrument panel top cover.
5. Remove instrument panel right trim panel.
6. Open glove box and push the sides inward allowing the door bumper to pass and box to open.

Fig. 9 Passenger Airbag Module:

7. Remove the four trim screws which attach the module to the top instrument panel.
8. Remove two module attaching nuts from the support structure.
9. Lift module up until the electrical connector is visible and disconnect the connector from module.
10. For installation, reverse above procedures.
- Tighten trim screws to 2 Nm (20 in lb) torque.
- Tighten the module nuts to 22 to 34 Nm (200 to 300 in lb) torque.