Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2001)
Driver Airbag
The airbag protective trim cover is the most visible part of the driver side airbag system. The protective trim cover is fitted to the front of the
airbag module and forms a decorative cover in the center of the steering wheel. The module is mounted directly to the steering wheel. Located
under the trim cover are the horn switch, the airbag cushion, and the airbag cushion supporting components. The airbag module includes a housing
to which the cushion and hybrid inflator are attached and sealed. For 2001 driver airbag has dual stage squib inflators that include a small canister
of highly compressed argon gas. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) uses vehicle crash severity, to determine the level of airbag
deployment. When supplied with the proper electrical signal, the hybrid inflator or inflators discharge the compressed gas it contains directly into
the cushion. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in any way damaged.
WARNING: THE DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS ARGON GAS PRESSURIZED TO OVER 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI). DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE,
INCINERATE, OR BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93 °C
(200 °F). REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN THE CHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS
CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE PARTS MAY APPEAR INTER-CHANGEABLE, BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN
INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT
WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS
CATALOG.
CAUTION: DEPLOYED FRONT AIRBAGS MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE LIVE PYROTECHNIC MATERIAL WITHIN THE AIR BAG
INFLATOR. DO NOT DISPOSE OF 2001 MODEL YEAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS UNLESS YOU ARE SURE OF
COMPLETE DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE REFER TO THE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
DISPOSE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAGS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH STATE, PROVINCIAL, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. USE THE FOLLOWING TABLE TO IDENTIFY THE STATUS OF THE AIRBAG SQUIB.
Airbag Squib Status
1. Using a DRB III, read Airbag DTC's.
If the following active codes are present:
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
Clockspring
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column behind the steering wheel. This assembly consist of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the instrument panel wiring the driver airbag, the horn, and the vehicle speed control switches if equipped. The
clockspring must be properly centered when it is reinstalled on the steering column following any service procedure, or if could be damaged. The
