RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
Perform the WARNING INDICATOR procedures in this book to find the cause of any customer complaint regarding the AIRBAG warning
indicator.
The ACM cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if damaged or faulty, it must be replaced.
Driver Airbag Module (DAB)
The airbag protective trim over is the most visible part of the driver side airbag system. The module is mounted directly to the steering wheel.
Located under the trim over are the horn switch, the airbag cushion, and the airbag cushion supporting components. The airbag module includes a
housing to which the cushion and inflator are attached and sealed. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in
any way damaged. The inflator assembly is mounted to the back of the airbag module. The inflator seals the hole in the airbag cushion so it an
discharge the gas it produces directly into the cushion when supplied with the proper electrical signal. The protective trim over is fitted to the front
of the airbag module and forms a decorative over in the enter of the steering wheel. Upon airbag deployment, this over will split at a
predetermined breakout line.
WARNING: THE AIRBAG MODULE INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS SODIUM AND POTASSIUM NITRATE. THESE
MATERIALS ARE POISONOUS AND EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.CONTACT WITH AID, 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
OVER 2500 PSI. 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 ° (200 °F).
Clockspring
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column behind the steering wheel. This assembly consists of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the instrument panel wire harness and the driver side airbag module, the horn switch, and the vehicle speed control
switches on vehicles that are so equipped. The clockspring must be properly entered when it is installed on the steering column following any
service removal, or it will be damaged.
The clockspring cannot be repaired it must be replaced.
Passenger Airbag Module (PAB)
The airbag door in the instrument panel top over above the glove box is the most visible part of the passenger side airbag system. Located under
the airbag door is the airbag cushion and it's supporting components. The airbag module includes a housing to which the cushion and inflator are
attached and sealed. The airbag module includes a housing to which the cushion and inflator are attached and sealed. The airbag module cannot be
repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in any way dam- aged.The inflator assembly is mounted to the back of the airbag module. The
inflator includes a small canister of highly compressed argon gas.The inflator seals the hole in the airbag cushion so it an discharge the compressed
gas it contains directly into the cushion when supplied with the proper electrical signal. The airbag door has a living hinge at the top, which is
secured to the instrument panel top over. The door also has predetermined breakout lines concealed beneath its decorative over. Upon airbag
deployment, the airbag door will split at the breakout lines and the door will pivot out of the way.
The airbag module is secured at the bottom to the steel structural base of the instrument panel above the glove box opening. The airbag door is
serviced as a unit with the passenger side airbag module, and includes the two passenger heating and air conditioning panel outlet housings.
Following an airbag deployment, the airbag module and the instrument panel assembly must be replaced.
Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch
A Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch located on the instrument panel allows the passenger airbag module to be turned OFF when certain child
restraint devices are being used in the right front seating position. The switch is equipped with a key cylinder so that the switch position an only be
hanged using an ignition key. When the ignition switch is in the ON position and the passenger side airbag is OFF, a Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
illuminates an "OFF" indicator lamp on the faceplate of the switch.
The passenger side airbag ON/OFF switch is located on the instrument panel. To turn OFF the passenger side airbag, turn the key actuator switch
from the vertical position to a slanted position (pointing to the "OFF" light indicator), approximately 45 degrees clockwise. When the IGNITION
is ON, this procedure will illuminate the "OFF" light indicator on the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch.
To re-enable the passenger side airbag, reverse the procedure above so that the key switch actuator is returned to a vertical position.
NOTE: DO NOT TURN IGNITION ON WITH KEY IN SWITCH. DO NOT TURN SWITCH WITH IGNITION ON.
The Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and if faulty or damaged the switch must be replaced.
WARNING: THE AIRBAG MODULE INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE. THESE
MATERIALS ARE POISONOUS AND EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CONTACT WITH AID, 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
