RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (1999)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Description and Operation
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 can only
be changed 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, remove the key
completely from the switch and verify that the switch actuator hole stays in the new position (45 degrees clockwise from vertical). The switch is
spring loaded to the "ON" position. It will return to the "ON" position unless you remove the key. 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.
Do not leave key in switch.
Do not leave the key in the key actuator under any condition.
WARNING: THE KEY MUST ALWAYS BE REMOVED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH KEY
ACTUATOR AFTER THE SWITCH HAS BEEN USED. NEVER LEAVE A KEY IN THE SWITCH KEY ACTUATOR. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.
The Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the switch must be replaced
THE AIRBAG MODULE INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE. THESE
MATERIALS ARE POISONOUS AND EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CONTACT WITH ACID, 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 TO 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°C (200°F). REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN
THE CHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT INTERNAL
DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS
ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG BAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A
NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN HE SERVICE PACKAGE OR
SPECIFIED IN THE CHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
