RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
Fig.21 Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch Remove/Install
5. Remove the three screws that secure the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch face plate to the instrument panel.
6. Remove the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch and face plate from the instrument panel as a unit.
Fig.22 Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch Face Plate Remove/Install
7. Remove the three screws that secure the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch to the back of the switch face plate.
8. Remove the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch from the face plate.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE
PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Position the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch to the back of the face plate.
2. Install and tighten the three screws that secure the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch to the face plate. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Route the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch pigtail wires through the switch opening of the instrument panel.
4. Reach through the glove box opening to access and reconnect the two passenger airbag ON/OFF switch pigtail wire connectors to the instrument
