RAM 1500 Van V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1995)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Airbag Deployment
IN VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove knee blocker.
3. Disconnect clockspring lead from base of steering column at instrument panel harness.
4. Cut connector off clockspring lead and strip one inch of insulation from end.
5. Make a harness consisting of two wires at least 20 ft. long.
6. Connect two wires at lower end of clockspring lead to new harness.
7. Making sure that no one is within 20 ft. of the vehicle, touch two new harness wire leads to terminals of a 12 volt car battery.
WARNING: When deployment is achieved, there will be a loud bang and airbag will inflate. Wait at least 20 minutes before approaching
vehicle. Let airbag cool off and dust settle.
OUT OF VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
3. Cut wiring harness that goes from clockspring to airbag as close to clockspring as possible.
4. Place other end of harness back into airbag module.
5. Strip one inch of insulation from cut end of harness and connect two 20 ft. wires.
6. Place airbag module face up and move at least 20 ft. away.
7. Touch two ends of 20 ft. long wires to terminals of a 12 volt battery.
WARNING: When deployment is achieved, there will be a loud bang and airbag will inflate. Wait at least 20 minutes before approaching, let
airbag cool off and dust settle.
