Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
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 six U-nuts (2) are properly installed in the inner roof rail (1) and that they are in good condition.
2. Position the side curtain airbag into the vehicle as a unit.
3. Align each of the two plastic push-in fasteners (7) on the airbag channel with their holes in the inner roof side rail and push them straight in until
they are fully seated.
4. Reconnect the body wire harness connector (2) for the side curtain airbag to the connector receptacle at the front of the inflator.
