RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Side
WARNING:
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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM 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 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR, AS IT CAN DAMAGE
THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. IF AN IMPACT SENSOR IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE SENSOR
MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT.
SIDE - STANDARD CAB
REMOVAL
1. Adjust the driver or passenger side front seat to its most forward position for easiest access to the B-pillar trim.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
3. Remove the front outboard seat belt and retractor from the inside of the B-pillar.
4. Remove the nut (4) that secures the stud of the side impact sensor (1) to the inner B-pillar.
5. Reach through the retractor mounting hole (3) in the inner B-pillar to access the side impact sensor and disengage the anti-rotation pin and
mounting stud from the holes in the inner B-pillar.
6. Pull the side impact sensor out of the B-pillar far enough to access and disconnect the body wire harness connector (2) from the sensor connector
receptacle.
7. Remove the sensor from the B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
