Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Airbag Trim Cover Remove/Install
6. Disengage the six trim cover locking blocks from the lip around the outside edge of the airbag housing and remove the housing from the cover.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG
MODULE, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE TRIM COVER AND THE DRIVER
SIDE AIRBAG MODULE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT.
Airbag Trim Cover Locking Blocks Installed
7. When installing the trim cover and horn switch, be certain that the locking blocks are fully engaged on the lip of the airbag housing.
8. When installing the upper and lower trim cover retainers, be certain that the tabs on each retainer are engaged in the retainer slots of the trim
cover.
9. Install and tighten the trim cover retainer nuts to 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.).
10. Reverse the remaining removal procedures to complete the installation, but do not connect the battery negative cable at this time. See Airbag
System in Diagnosis and Testing for the proper procedures.
