Grand Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Airbag
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Deployed Airbag
1. Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle, (Refer to RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - STANDARD PROCEDURE ) Cleanup.
2. Remove two screws attaching Driver Airbag to steering wheel.
3. Remove the driver airbag from steering wheel.
4. Disconnect wire connectors from Airbag and Clock Spring.
5. Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are in a straight ahead position. Remove steering wheel.
6. Disconnect the 2-way and 4-way connectors between the clock spring and the instrument panel wiring harness.
7. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds.
8. Remove clock spring from the housing assembly by depressing the 2 tabs on the clock spring.
Undeployed Airbag
1. Remove screws attaching airbag/horn switch to steering wheel.
2. Remove Driver Airbag from steering wheel.
3. Disconnect wire connectors from driver airbag and clock spring.
INSTALLATION
Deployed Airbag
1. Perform cleanup procedure. (Refer to RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2. Install a new steering column assembly and lower steering column coupler. Refer to Steering, Column, Installation.
3. Install the clock spring.
4. Install the driver airbag and the two screws retaining the airbag. Tighten screws to 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.)
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.
Undeployed Airbag
1. Position a new airbag into the airbag cavity.
2. Install the two screws retaining the airbag. Tighten screws to 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.)
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.
Deployed Driver Airbag Clean Up
Roll or fold the driver airbag towards the steering wheel and then tape the bag to the steering wheel.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual powder from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well. If HVAC was in RECIRC mode at time of airbag deployment, operate HVAC blower on low
speed/heat and vacuum powder residue expelled from the heat outlets. Multiple vacuum cleaning may be necessary to decontaminate the interior of the
vehicle.
Service Of Deployed Airbag
If a Driver Airbag has been deployed, but not due to a collision, replace the following:
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Driver Airbag
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Clock Spring Assembly
The components above must be replaced because they cannot be reused. Replace any other driver airbag system components if damaged.
