Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
WARNING:
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The airbag control module contains the impact sensor, which enables the system to deploy the airbag. Before attempting to diagnose or
service any airbag system or related steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel components you must first disconnect and
isolate the battery negative (ground) cable. Then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further system service.
This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to do this could result in accidental air bag deployment and possible
personal injury.
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Never strike or kick the airbag control module, as it can damage the impact sensor or affect its calibration. If an airbag control module is
accidentally dropped during service, the module must be scrapped and replaced with a new unit.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. if the airbag has not been deployed, wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge
before further service.
2. Remove the instrument panel center support bracket.
3. Remove the screw that secures the instrument panel wire harness ground eyelet to the left side of the floor pan transmission tunnel.
4. Unplug the Airbag Control Module (ACM) wire harness connector. To unplug the connector, first pull the two white locks out about 3 mm (0.125
in.) from each side of the connector. Then squeeze the two connector latch tabs between the thumb and fore-finger, while pulling the connector out
from the ACM.
NOTE: Always remove and replace the airbag control module and its mounting bracket as a unit. Replacement modules include a replacement
mounting bracket. Do not transfer the module to another mounting bracket.