Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
Disposal. Dispose of deployed air bags in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local, and federal regulations. Use the following table to identify
the status of the Airbag Squib.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
1. Using a DRBIII(R) read Airbag DTC's. If the following active codes are present:
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
CLOCKSPRING
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column behind the steering wheel. This assembly consist of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the instrument panel wiring and the driver airbag, the horn, and the vehicle speed control switches if equipped. The
clockspring must be properly centered when it is reinstalled on the steering column following any service procedure, or it could be damaged. The
clockspring cannot be repaired and it must be replaced.
PASSENGER AIRBAGS
The WJ/WG is equipped with front passenger airbag with dual stage squib inflators. When supplied with the proper electrical signal the passenger
airbag inflator or inflators discharge the gas directly into the cushion. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in
any way damaged.
WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS INERT GAS PRESSURIZED TO 17236 kPa (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 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 SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY
SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE
SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS