Durango 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
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 unit and other interior surfaces. In large doses, these deposits may cause irritation to the skin and
eyes.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, use extreme care to prevent any foreign material from entering the side curtain airbag, or
becoming entrapped between the side curtain airbag cushion and the headliner. Failure to observe this warning could result in occupant
injuries upon airbag deployment.
NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged side curtain 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 side
curtain airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing
the airbag from the vehicle. See: Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision/Service and Repair.
1. Check to be certain that the rivet nut (2) is properly installed in the inner A-pillar, and that it is in good condition.
2. Check to be certain that the eight U-nuts (3) are properly installed in the inner roof rail (1) and inner D-pillar, and that they are in good condition.
NOTE: The graphic that accompanies this procedure represents a left side installation. While the right side installation is similar, the mounting
hardware quantities and locations for these two units is asymmetrical.
CAUTION: The weight of a non-deployed side curtain airbag inflator (1) must always be fully supported during unit removal or installation.
3. Position the side curtain airbag (4) into the vehicle as a unit through the rear door opening. The weight of the side curtain airbag inflator (1) must
always be fully supported during unit installation.
4. Engage the metal clips (two on right side airbag, four on left side airbag) that secure the unit to the inner roof rail.
