Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
The passenger airbag on/off switch (1) is standard equipment on all club cab versions of this vehicle when they are equipped with the dual front airbag
system. This switch is a two-position, resistor multiplexed switch with a non-coded key cylinder-type actuator. The switch is located in the lower left
corner of instrument panel center bezel, near the center of instrument panel.
When the switch is in its installed position, the only components visible through the dedicated opening of the center bezel are the switch bezel (2) and
nomenclature, and the key cylinder actuator (3). The OFF position of the switch is designated by text imprinted upon the bezel of the switch, but is not
illuminated. The remainder of the switch is concealed behind the switch bezel and the instrument panel center bezel.
The passenger airbag on/off switch housing is constructed of molded plastic and has three integral mounting tabs. These mounting tabs are used to secure
the switch to the back of the molded plastic switch bezel with three small screws. The molded plastic switch bezel also has three integral mounting tabs
that are used to secure the switch and bezel unit to the instrument panel center bezel with three additional screws.
A molded plastic connector receptacle on the back of the switch housing connects the switch to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out
and connector of the instrument panel wire harness. The molded plastic harness connector insulator is keyed and latched to ensure proper and secure
switch electrical connections.
The passenger airbag on/off switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the switch must be replaced.
