RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (2000)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Airbag
WARNING:
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THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTROMECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE
OR SERVICE ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT
TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE
ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT
SHOULD BE WORN. THERE MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG MODULE AND OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE
DOSES, THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN AND EYES.
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THE PANEL OUTLET BARRELS INSTALLED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOOR PANEL OUTLET HOUSINGS MUST
NEVER BE REINSTALLED FOLLOWING REMOVAL FOR ANY REASON. THEY MUST BE REPLACED WITH NEW
BARRELS.FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. If either of the airbags has not been deployed, wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. Refer to Glove Box in the Removal and Installation for the procedures.
3. Remove the glove box opening upper trim strip from the instrument panel. Refer to Glove Box Opening Upper Trim Strip in the Removal and
Installation for the procedures.
4. Remove the four screws that secure the two plastic support brackets of the passenger side airbag door panel outlet housing to the glove box
opening upper reinforcement.
Passenger Side Airbag Module Wire Harness Connector
5. Reach through and above the glove box opening to access and disconnect the passenger side airbag module wire harness connector from the
instrument panel wire harness.
