RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT CAN DAMAGE
THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. IF A SIDE IMPACT 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 SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.
1. Position the Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM) and its mounting bracket to the B-pillar as a unit.
2. Reconnect the body wire harness connector for the SIACM to the module connector receptacle.
3. Reach through the retractor mounting hole in the inner B-pillar to position and engage the two plastic push-in fasteners that secure the SIACM to
the inside of the B-pillar.
4. Loosely install the four screws that secure the SIACM mounting bracket to the base of the B-pillar.
5. Tighten the four screws that secure the SIACM mounting bracket to the B-pillar in the following sequence: upper left, lower right, lower left,
upper right. Tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the front outboard seat belt and retractor to the inside of the B-pillar. (Refer to RESTRAINTS/FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION - STANDARD CAB).
7. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The supplemental restraint system verification test procedure should be performed
following service of any supplemental restraint system component. (Refer to RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION
TEST).
Quad CAB
WARNING
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
-
THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO
DEPLOY THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT
CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. IF A SIDE IMPACT 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 SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.
1. Position the Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM) and its mounting bracket to the B-pillar as a unit.
2. Reconnect the body wire harness connector for the SIACM to the module connector receptacle.
3. Reach through the retractor mounting hole in the inner B-pillar to position and engage the hook on the SIACM mounting bracket in the slot of the
inner B-pillar.
4. Loosely install the four screws that secure the SIACM mounting bracket to the inner B-pillar.
5. Tighten the four screws that secure the SIACM mounting bracket to the B-pillar in the following sequence: upper left, lower right, lower left,
upper right. Tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the front outboard seat belt and retractor to the inside of the B-pillar. (Refer to RESTRAINTS/FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION - QUAD CAB).
7. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The supplemental restraint system verification test procedure should be performed
following service of any supplemental restraint system component. (Refer to RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION
TEST).
