Durango 4WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
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.
5. For the right side airbag only, engage the plastic retainer to the inner roof side rail above the quarter window.
6. Engage the two plastic retainers that secure the airbag front tether to the inner A-pillar.
7. Install and tighten the eight screws that secure the side curtain airbag to the U-nuts in the inner roof rail and D-pillar. Tighten the screws to 10 Nm
(90 in. lbs.).
8. Install and tighten the screw that secures the side curtain airbag front tether to the rivet nut in the inner A-pillar near the belt line. Tighten the
screw to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
9. Reconnect the side curtain airbag pigtail wire connector (3) to the body wire harness connector (2) on the lower inner B-pillar. Be certain the
connector latches are fully engaged.
10. Engage the pigtail wire plastic retainers with their holes in the inner B-pillar.
11. Reinstall the lower trim onto the inside of the B-pillar. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Pillar
Trim/B-Pillar Trim Panel-Installation.
12. Reinstall the headliner into the vehicle. 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
On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system, the service disconnect must also remain disconnected from the
high voltage battery pack. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) verification test procedure should be performed following service of any
SRS component.
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 negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
system, a technician trained in proper HEV service safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from
the high voltage battery pack. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in
accidental airbag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
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.
