Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
WARNING:
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USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE,
OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE AIRBAG CUSHION AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG TRIM COVER. FAILURE
TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
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THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE TRIM COVER MUST NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT TRIM COVERS ARE
SERVICED IN THE ORIGINAL COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY IN WHICH THE MATERIAL OF THE TRIM
COVER RESPONDS TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
1. When installing the driver side airbag module, reconnect the clockspring airbag wire harness connector to the airbag module connector receptacle
by pressing straight in on the connector. You can be certain that the connector is fully engaged by listening carefully for a distinct audible click as
the connector snaps into place.
2. Reconnect the clockspring horn switch wire harness connector to the horn switch feed wire connector, which is located on the back of the airbag
module.
3. Carefully position the driver side airbag module in the steering wheel. Be certain that the clock- spring wire harnesses in the steering wheel hub
area are not pinched between the airbag module and the steering wheel.
4. From the underside of the steering wheel, install and tighten the two driver side airbag module mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 10.2 Nm
(90 in. lbs.).
5. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. Refer to Airbag System in the Diagnosis and Testing for the proper procedures.
