RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999)
Driver Side Airbag Trim Cover Remove/Install
6. Disengage the six trim cover locking blocks from the lip around the outside edge of the driver side airbag housing and remove the housing from
the cover.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
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USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE,
OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE AIRBAG CUSHION AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG TRIM COVER. FAILURE
TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
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THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE TRIM COVER MUST NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT TRIM COVERS ARE
SERVICED IN THE ORIGINAL COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY IN WHICH THE MATERIAL OF THE TRIM
COVER RESPONDS TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
1. Carefully position the driver side airbag module in the trim cover. Be certain that the horn switch feed and ground wires are not pinched between
the airbag housing and the trim cover locking blocks.
Driver Side Airbag Trim Cover Locking Blocks Engaged
2. Engage the upper and lower trim cover locking blocks with the lip of the driver side airbag housing, then engage the locking blocks on each side of
the trim cover with the lip of the housing. Be certain that each of the locking blocks is fully engaged on the lip of the airbag housing.
3. Install the horn switch ground wire eyelet over the upper airbag housing stud.
4. Install the upper and lower airbag trim cover retainers over the airbag housing studs. Be certain that the tabs on each retainer are engaged in the
