RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE AIRBAG CUSHION AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG TRIM COVER. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
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THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE TRIM COVER MUST NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT TRIM COVERS ARE SERVICED
IN THE ORIGINAL COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY IN WHICH THE MATERIAL OF THE TRIM COVER RESPONDS TO
AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT.
1. When installing the driver side airbag module, reconnect the clockspring airbag wire harness connector to the airbag module connector receptacle
by pressing straight in on the connector. You can be certain that the connector is fully engaged by listening carefully for a distinct audible click as
the connector snaps into place.
2. Reconnect the clockspring horn switch wire harness connector to the horn switch feed wire connector, which is located on the back of the airbag
module.
3. Carefully position the driver side airbag module in the steering wheel. Be certain that the clockspring wire harnesses in the steering wheel hub area
are not pinched between the airbag module and the steering wheel.
4. From the underside of the steering wheel, install and tighten the two driver side airbag module mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 10.2 Nm
(90 in. lbs.).
5. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. Refer to Airbag System in the Diagnosis and Testing for the proper procedures.
