Restraints and Safety Systems: Service Precautions
WARNING
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), never attempt to repair the electrically conductive circuits or wiring components related to the SRS. Such repairs can compromise the conductivity and current carrying capacity of those critical electrical circuits, which may cause SRS components not to deploy when required, or to deploy when not required. Any wire harness containing broken, cut, burned or otherwise damaged electrically conductive SRS wiring, terminals or connector components must be removed and replaced with an entire new wire harness. Only minor cuts or abrasions of wire and terminal insulation where the conductive material has not been damaged, or connector insulators where the integrity of the latching and locking mechanisms have not been compromised may be repaired using appropriate methods.
This system contains a sensitive, complex electronic unit. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable before beginning airbag system component removal or installation procedures. This will disable the airbag system. Failure to disconnect the battery could result in accidental airbag deployment, serious or fatal injury.
Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing airbag components.
Do not place an intact undeployed airbag face down on a solid surface, the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed and could result in serious or fatal injury. When carrying or handling an undeployed airbag, the trim side of the airbag should be pointing away from the body to minimize possibility of serious or fatal injury if accidental deployment occurs.
Replace airbag system components with Mopar(R) replacement parts only. Substitute parts may appear interchangeable, but internal differences may result in inferior occupant protection, serious or fatal injury.
Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and long sleeved clothing when cleaning powder residue from the vehicle after an airbag deployment. A powder residue emitted from a deployed airbag can cause skin irritation. Flush affected area with cool water if irritation is experienced. If nasal or throat irritation is experienced, exit the vehicle for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation continues, see a physician.
Do not use a replacement airbag that is not in the original packaging, improper deployment, serious or fatal injury may result.
The factory installed fasteners, screws and bolts used to fasten airbag components are specifically designed for the airbag system. Do not use substitute fasteners, use only original equipment fasteners listed in the parts catalog when fastener replacement is required.
Airbags should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from excessive heat and static electrical activity with the fabric airbag facing up. If not, a premature deployment can result in serious or fatal injury.
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.
The side impact airbag system contains sensitive, complex electronic units. Before attempting to diagnose or service any side impact airbag system components, you must first disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable. This is the only sure way to disable the side impact airbag system. Failure to do this could result in accidental side impact airbag module deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing airbag components.
Do not place a nondeployed side airbag face down on a hard surface, the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed, and could result in serious or fatal injury.
Do not attempt to dismantle a side impact airbag or tamper with its inflator. Do not puncture, incinerate, or bring into contact with electricity. Do not store at temperatures exceeding 93° C (200° F).
Replace side impact airbag system components only with parts specified in the Mopar(R) 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 side impact airbag system components are specifically designed for the side impact 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(R) parts catalog.
Deployed and nondeployed airbags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the airbag inflator. Do not dispose of driver, passenger, or side airbags unless you are sure of complete deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for proper disposal. Dispose of deployed airbags in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local, and federal regulations.
During, and following, any child restraint anchor service, due to an impact event or vehicle repair, carefully inspect all mounting hardware, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. If a child restraint anchor is found damaged in any way, the anchor must be replaced.