RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
1. Check to be certain that the four (standard cab), six (quad cab) or eight (mega cab) spring nuts (2) are properly installed in the inner roof rail (1)
and that they are in good condition.
2. Position the side curtain airbag (7) into the vehicle as a unit.
3. Working from rear to front, align each of the three (standard cab), four (quad cab) or six (mega cab) plastic push-in fasteners (8) on the side
curtain airbag with their holes in the inner roof side rail and push them straight in until they are fully seated.
4. Working from rear to front, install and tighten the four (standard cab), five (quad cab) or eight (mega cab) screws (3) that secure the side curtain
airbag to the spring nuts in the inner roof rail. Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (50 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the body wire harness connector (9) for the side curtain airbag to the connector receptacle at the back of the inflator. Be certain that the
connector is fully engaged and latched.
6. Engage the two plastic retainer clips (4) that secure the side curtain airbag front tether to the inner A-pillar.
7. Install and tighten the screw (6) that secures the front tether retainer (5) to the base of the A-pillar near the belt line. Tighten the screw to 6 N.m
(55 in. lbs.).
8. On mega cab models only, engage the two retainer clips that secure the side curtain airbag rear tether to the inner C-pillar near the cab back panel.
9. On mega cab models only, install and tighten the screw that secures the rear tether retainer to the inner C-pillar near the cab back panel. Tighten
the screw to 6 N.m (55 in. lbs.).
10. Reinstall the headliner into the vehicle.
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
