RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Air Bag: Technical Service Bulletins
Driver Airbag - Trim Cover Service
NUMBER: 19-009-01
GROUP: Steering
DATE: Oct. 26, 2001
SUBJECT:
Driver Airbag Trim Cover Service
MODELS:
1999 - 2002
(AB)
Ram Van
1997 - 2002
(AN)
Dakota
1997 - 2002
(BE/BR)
Ram Truck
1998 - 2002
(DN)
Durango
2002
(DR)
Ram Truck
2001 - 2002
(JR)
Sebring/Sebring Convertible/Stratus
1998 - 2002
(LH)
LHS/300M/Concorde/Intrepid
2001
(PT)
Chrysler PT Cruiser
2001 - 2002
(RG)
Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
2001 - 2002
(RS)
Town & Country/Voyager/Caravan
2000 - 2001
(R1)
Dakota (International Markets)
1997 - 2002
(TJ)
Wrangler
2001 - 2002
(WG)
Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
1999 - 2002
(WJ)
Grand Cherokee
1997 - 2002
(XJ)
Cherokee
1997 - 1998
(ZG)
Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
1997 - 1998
(ZJ)
Grand Cherokee
DISCUSSION:
Driver airbag trim covers/horn switches for the above vehicles are serviceable and as such, when applicable, must be used instead of replacing the airbag
module assembly. Airbag module assemblies returned for trim cover and serviceable horn switch issues, are subject to charge back.
In most cases, the service manuals show driver airbag replacement procedures in the Restraints section of Group 8. Several MOPAR driver airbag cover
packages include instruction sheets. Because of the long list of part numbers involved they are not listed here, please consult the MOPAR parts catalog
for the correct part number(s).
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG, 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 THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
