RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTROMECHANICAL UNIT. 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 AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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 accessory switch plate from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument
Panel/Accessory Switch Plate Replacement.
Passenger Side Airbag On/Off Switch Remove/Install
3. Remove the two screws that secure the passenger airbag disarm switch to the back of the accessory switch plate.
4. Remove the passenger airbag disarm switch from the accessory switch plate.
5. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
6. Do not connect the battery negative cable at this time. See Airbag System in the Diagnosis and Testing.
