Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Driver and Passenger Airbags unless you are sure of complete deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for Proper
Disposal. Dispose of deployed air bags in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local, and federal regulations. Use the following table to identify
the status of the Airbag Squib.
Airbag Squib Status
1. Using a DRB III, read Airbag DTC's. If the following active codes are present:
2. If neither of the following codes is an active code:
ACTIVE DTC ................................................................................................................................................................................ SQUIB STATUS
Driver squib 1 open ........................................................................................................................................................ Status of Airbag is Unknown
Driver squib 2 open ........................................................................................................................................................ Status of Airbag is Unknown
CLOCKSPRING
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column behind the steering wheel. This assembly consist of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the instrument panel wiring and the driver airbag, the horn, and the vehicle speed control switches if equipped. The
clockspring must be properly centered when it is reinstalled on the steering column following any service procedure, or it could be damaged. The
clockspring cannot be repaired and it must be replaced.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
The airbag door in the instrument panel top cover the glove box is the most visible part of the passenger side airbag system. The airbag door has a
living hinge at the top, which is secured to the instrument panel top cover. Located under the airbag door is the airbag cushion and its supporting
components. The airbag module includes a housing to which the cushion and hybrid inflators are attached and sealed. The 2001 Minivan is equipped
with front passenger airbag with dual stage inflators that include a small canister of highly compressed argon gas. The ACM uses vehicle crash
severity, front passenger seat belt switch status (buckled or unbuckled) inputs to determine the level of airbag deployment. When supplied with the
proper electrical signal, the hybrid inflator or inflators discharge the compressed gas it contains directly into the cushion. The airbag cannot be
repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in any way damaged.
WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS ARGON GAS PRESSURIZED TO 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI). DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE, OR
BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93 °C (200 °F). REPLACE
AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE PARTS
MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE,BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL
COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY
SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE
SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION: Deployed Front Air Bags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the air bag inflator. Do not dispose of 2002 Mopar Year
Driver and Passenger Airbags unless you are sure of complete deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for Proper
Disposal. Dispose of deployed air bags in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local, and federal regulations. Use the following table to identify
the status of the Airbag Squib.