Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
the status of the Airbag Squib.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
1. Using a DRBIII read Airbag DTC's If the following active codes are present:
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
ACTIVE DTC ................................................................................................................................................................................ SQUIB STATUS
Driver squib 1 open ........................................................................................................................................................ Status of Airbag is Unknown
Driver squib 2 open ........................................................................................................................................................ Status of Airbag is Unknown
CLOCKSPRING
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column behind the steering wheel. This assembly consist of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the instrument panel wiring and the driver airbag, the horn, and the vehicle speed control switches if equipped. The
clockspring must be properly centered when it is reinstalled on the steering column following any service procedure, or it could be damaged. The
clockspring cannot be repaired and it must be replaced.
PASSENGER AIRBAGS
The WJ/WG is equipped with front passenger airbag with dual stage squib inflators. When supplied with the proper electrical signal the passenger
airbag inflator or inflators discharge the gas directly into the cushion. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in
any way damaged.
WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS INERT GAS PRESSURIZED TO 17236.89 kPa (2500 PSI). DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE, OR
BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93 degrees C (200 degrees F).
REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE
PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT
PROTECTION. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE
SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED
WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS
PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION: Deployed Front Air Bags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the air bag inflator. Do not dispose of 2003 Model Year
Driver and Passenger Airbags unless you are sure of complete deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for Proper
Disposal. Dispose of deployed air bags in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local, and federal regulations. Use the following table to identify
the status of the Airbag Squib.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
