Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 1440

8O - 84 RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION ZH
WARNING: THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM. 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 SPEC-
IFIED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
WARNING: WHEN A STEERING COLUMN HAS AN AIRBAG UNIT ATTACHED, NEVER PLACE THE COLUMN
ON THE FLOOR OR ANY OTHER SURFACE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR AIRBAG UNIT FACE DOWN.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIR-
BAG, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCON-
NECT 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 PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Proper diagnosis and testing of the supplemental restraint system (SRS) components, the Controller Area Network
(CAN), electronic message inputs to and outputs from the Instrument Cluster (IC) or the Occupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC), as well as the retrieval or erasure of a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) from the ORC requires the use
of a DRBIII scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTS
WARNING: AT NO TIME SHOULD ANY SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY BE PERMITTED NEAR THE INFLATOR ON
THE BACK OF A NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG. WHEN CARRYING A NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG, THE TRIM
COVER OR AIRBAG CUSHION SIDE OF THE UNIT SHOULD BE POINTED AWAY FROM THE BODY TO MIN-
IMIZE INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. IF THE AIRBAG UNIT IS PLACED ON A
BENCH OR ANY OTHER SURFACE, THE TRIM COVER OR AIRBAG CUSHION SIDE OF THE UNIT SHOULD
BE FACE UP TO MINIMIZE MOVEMENT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. IN ADDITION,
THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD BE DISARMED WHENEVER ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENTS REQUIRE DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: All damaged, faulty or non-deployed airbags which are replaced on vehicles are to be handled
and disposed of properly. If an airbag unit is faulty or damaged and non-deployed, refer to the Hazardous
Substance Control System for proper disposal. Dispose of all non-deployed and deployed airbags in a man-
ner consistent with state, provincial, local and federal regulations.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
DEPLOYMENT
Any vehicle which is to be returned to use following a supplemental restraint deployment, must have the deployed
restraint replaced. In addition, if the driver airbag has been deployed, the clockspring must also be replaced. If the
passenger airbag is deployed, the instrument panel top pad must be replaced. If a side airbag has been deployed,
the complete airbag unit and the door trim panel must be replaced. These components are not intended for reuse
and will be damaged or weakened as a result of a supplemental restraint deployment, which may or may not be
obvious during a visual inspection.