Commander 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
panel.
5. Disengage the two plastic retainers (7), then the hook (8) that secures the side curtain airbag front tether to the inner A-pillar.
6. Remove the eight screws (3) that secure the side curtain airbag channel (4) to the box nuts (1) in the inner roof side rail.
7. Disengage the two plastic push-in fasteners (6) that secure the channel to the roof side rail above the B-pillar.
8. Remove the two screws (5) that secure the inflator mounting bracket to the U-nuts (2) in the roof side rail between the B and C-pillars.
9. Disengage the integral hook on the inflator from the locating hole in the roof side rail.
10. Remove the side curtain airbag from the vehicle as a unit.
Side Curtain Airbag - Installation
INSTALLATION
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. Check to be certain that the three U-nuts (2) and the eight box nuts (1) for the side curtain airbag are properly installed and that they are in good
condition.
2. Position the side curtain airbag into the vehicle as a unit.
3. Engage the integral hook on the side curtain airbag inflator into the locating hole in the roof side rail between the B and C-pillars.
4. Install and tighten the two screws (5) that secure the inflator mounting bracket to the U-nuts (2) in the roof side rail between the B and C-pillars.
Tighten the screws to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Be certain that the airbag cushion is not twisted during installation. If a colored stripe (red for right side bag, blue for left side
bag) is visible on the cushion, the bag is twisted and must be untwisted before it is secured to the roof side rail.
5. Engage the two plastic push-in fasteners (6) that secure the side curtain airbag channel (4) to the roof side rail above the B-pillar.
6. Install and tighten the eight screws (3) that secure the side curtain airbag channel to the box nuts (1) in the roof side rail. Tighten the screws to 6
Nm (50 in. lbs.).
7. Engage the hook (8) on the end of the side curtain airbag front tether into the slot in the inner A-pillar.
8. Engage the two plastic retainers (7) that secure the side curtain airbag front tether to the inner A-pillar.
9. Install and tighten 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 panel. Tighten the screw to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
