Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
1. Place the instrument panel top pad on a suitable work surface with the airbag retainer (1) receptacle facing up. Be certain to take the proper
precautions to prevent the top pad from receiving cosmetic damage during the following procedures.
2. Carefully position the passenger airbag housing into the airbag retainer receptacle.
3. Work around the perimeter of the unit engaging each of the hooks (2) on the passenger airbag housing through the windows in the forward and
rearward vertical walls of the retainer receptacle.
4. Reinstall the top pad onto the instrument panel.
5. Install and tighten the two screws (1) that secure the airbag mounting bracket to the instrument panel structural support (2). Tighten the screws to
12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
6. Reconnect the passenger airbag pigtail wire connector to the instrument panel wire harness connector for the airbag. This connector is secured to
the outside of the outboard airbag unit end bracket. Be certain that the latch on the connector and the red Connector Position Assurance (CPA)
lock are each fully engaged.
7. Reinstall the instrument panel into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE
SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Supplemental Restraints
Verification Test
