RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
6. Disengage the airbag inflator pigtail wire connector (1) from the plastic push-in retainer plate (3) on the right side of the instrument panel airbag
support bracket. To disengage the connector:
a. Using a small screwdriver (4), carefully pry the leading edge of the push-in retainer plate away from the connector insulator far enough to clear
the engagement tab (2) on the insulator.
b. Pull the connector toward you to slide it off of the push-in retainer plate.
7. Using a trim stick (2) or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the forward, then the outboard edges of the passenger airbag door (1)
away from the instrument panel (3) far enough to disengage the snap features on the door from the receptacles in the instrument panel base trim.
8. Remove the passenger airbag and airbag door from the instrument panel as a unit.
Passenger Airbag - Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, 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 SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental
airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, use extreme care to prevent any foreign material from entering the passenger airbag, or becoming
entrapped between the passenger airbag cushion and the passenger airbag door. Failure to observe this warning could result in occupant
injuries upon airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, the passenger airbag door must never be painted. Replacement passenger airbag units are
serviced with doors in the original colors. Paint may change the way in which the material of the airbag door responds to an airbag
deployment. Failure to observe this warning could result in occupant injuries upon airbag deployment.
NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged passenger airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but
not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See: Service and Repair. If the
passenger airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before
removing the airbag from the vehicle. See: Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision/Service and Repair.
