RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
1. Check to be certain that the four (standard cab) or six (quad cab) spring nuts (2) that secure the side curtain airbag inflator and manifold tube
brackets are properly installed and in good condition in the roof rail (1).
2. Position the side curtain airbag (7) into the vehicle as a unit.
3. Align all three (standard cab) or five (quad cab) plastic push-in fasteners (8) that secure the extruded plastic side curtain airbag channel with their
holes in the roof side rail and push them straight into the roof rail until they are fully seated.
4. Working from the rear of the vehicle to the front, install and tighten the four screws (standard cab) or six screws (quad cab) (3) that secure the side
curtain airbag inflator and manifold tube brackets to the nuts in the roof rail. Tighten the screws to 5 N.m (40 in.lbs.).
5. Reconnect the body wire harness connector for the side curtain airbag (9) to the connector receptacle at the back of the airbag inflator. Be certain
the connector is fully engaged and latched.
6. Engage the two side curtain airbag tether plastic retainer clips (4) into the A-pillar.
7. Install and tighten the screw (6) that secures the side curtain airbag 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. Reinstall the headliner into the vehicle.
9. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The supplemental restraint system verification test procedure should be performed
following service of any supplemental restraint system component.
