Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE
AIRBAGS. 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. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL,
INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.
1. Position the Airbag Control Module (ACM) beneath the instrument panel.
2. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the ACM to the ACM connector receptacle. Be certain that the connector latch and the
red Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lock are fully engaged.
3. Carefully position the ACM to the mounting bracket that is welded onto the floor panel transmission tunnel. When the ACM is correctly
positioned, the locator pins on the ACM housing will be engaged in the locator holes in the mounting bracket, and the arrow on the ACM label
will be pointed forward in the vehicle.
4. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the ACM to the right side of the mounting bracket that is welded onto the floor panel transmission
tunnel. Tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
5. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the ACM to the left side of the mounting bracket that is welded onto the floor panel transmission
tunnel. Tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
6. Restore the carpet on the right and left sides of the floor panel transmission tunnel to its proper position beneath the instrument panel.
7. From the right side of the floor panel transmission tunnel, position the floor duct adapter onto the bottom of the heater-air conditioner housing.
8. Install and tighten the screw that secures the floor duct adapter to the bottom of the heater-air conditioner housing. Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (17
in. lbs.).
9. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The airbag system verification test procedure should be performed following service of
any airbag system component. (Refer to RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
