Commander 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Side Curtain Airbag - Removal
REMOVAL
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 when removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should
be worn. There may be deposits on the airbag unit and other interior surfaces. In large doses, these deposits may cause irritation to the skin and
eyes.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, use extreme care to prevent any foreign material from entering the side curtain airbag, or
becoming entrapped between the side curtain airbag cushion and the headliner. 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 side curtain 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 side
curtain 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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the headliner from the vehicle. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Headliner - Removal.
3. Disconnect the body wire harness connector (1) for the side curtain airbag (3) from the connector receptacle at the back of the inflator (4) on the
roof side rail (2) between the B and C-pillars.
4. Remove the screw (3) that secures the side curtain airbag rear tab to the U-nut (2) in the inner D-pillar near the liftgate opening upper header
