RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Description and Operation
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH
Description
A passenger side airbag on/off switch is used on certain models not equipped with rear passenger seating. This switch, which is located on the
instrument panel, allows the passenger side airbag system to be disabled when certain child restraint devices are being used in the right front
seating position. The passenger side airbag on/off switch is equipped with a key actuator so that the switch position can only be changed using an
ignition key. When the ignition switch is in the On position and the passenger side airbag system is disabled, a Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
illuminates an Off indicator lamp on the face plate of the switch.
The passenger side airbag on/off switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the switch assembly must be replaced.
Operation
To actuate the passenger side airbag on/off switch, insert the ignition key in the switch key actuator. The switch key actuator is then rotated with
the ignition key to its clockwise stop (the key actuator slot will be aligned with the Off indicator lamp) to disable the passenger side airbag system.
When the switch key actuator is rotated with the ignition key to its counterclockwise stop (the key actuator slot will be in a vertical position), the
Off indicator lamp will be extinguished and the passenger side airbag system will be enabled.
The ON/OFF switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the ON/OFF switch must be replaced.
WARNING: THE KEY MUST ALWAYS BE REMOVED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH KEY
ACTUATOR AFTER THE SWITCH HAS BEEN USED. NEVER LEAVE A KEY IN THE SWITCH KEY ACTUATOR. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.
THE AIRBAG MODULE INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE. THESE
MATERIALS ARE POISONOUS AND EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER, OR HEAVY METALS
MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND IRRITATING GASES (SODIUM HYDROXIDE IS FORMED IN THE PRESENCE OF
MOISTURE) OR COMBUSTIBLE COMPOUNDS, IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS ARGON GAS
PRESSURIZED TO OVER 2500 PS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS
INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE, OR BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY DO NOT STORE AT
TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93°C (200~F). REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN
THE CHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT INTERNAL
DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS
ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR THE AIR-BAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW
FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR
SPECIFIED IN THE CHRYSLER PARTS CATALOG.
