Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009)
3. Align each of the two plastic push-in fasteners (7) on the airbag channel with their holes in the inner roof side rail and push them straight in until
they are fully seated.
4. Reconnect the body wire harness connector (2) for the side curtain airbag to the connector receptacle at the front of the inflator.
5. Loosely install the six screws (6) that secure the side curtain airbag to the U-nuts (3) in the inner roof rail (8).
6. Working from front to back, tighten each of the six screws. Tighten the screws to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
7. Engage the metal clip (5) that secures the side curtain airbag rear tether to the cab roof rear header (4) above the rear window opening.
8. Engage the metal clip (10), then the two plastic retainers (9) that secure the side curtain airbag front tether to the inner A-pillar (1).
9. If the side curtain airbag was replaced due to a deployment, install the new headliner into the vehicle. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding /
Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Headliner - Installation.
10. If the side curtain airbag was replaced for any reason other than a deployment, reinstall the headliner onto the inner roof panel. See: Body and
Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Headliner - Installation.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE
SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Supplemental Restraints
Verification Test
Driver Air Bag - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component
diagnosis or service. Disconnect 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 SRS. Failure to take the proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury when removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should
be worn. There may be deposits on the airbag cushion and other interior surfaces. In large doses, these deposits may cause
irritation to the skin and eyes.
NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not
deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See: Service and Repair . If the
driver airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before
removing the airbag from the vehicle. See: Service and Repair .
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. From the underside of the steering wheel, remove the two screws (3) that secure the driver airbag (1) to the steering wheel armature (2).
