Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 1441

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The passenger airbag mounting points on the instrument panel structural duct must be closely inspected for dam-
age, and the instrument panel assembly must be replaced if structural duct damage is evident. It is also critical that
the mounting surfaces and/or mounting brackets for the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the side impact
sensors must be closely inspected and restored to their original conditions following any vehicle impact damage.
Because the ORC and each impact sensor are used by the SRS to monitor or confirm the direction and severity of
a vehicle impact, improper orientation or insecure fastening of these components may cause airbags not to deploy
when required, or to deploy when not required.
All other vehicle components should be closely inspected following any SRS deployment, but are to be replaced
only as required by the extent of the visible damage incurred.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
CAUTION: Deployed front airbags having two initiators (squibs) in the airbag inflator may or may not have
live pyrotechnic material within the inflator. Do not dispose of these airbags unless you are sure of com-
plete deployment. Refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for proper disposal procedures. Dis-
pose of all non-deployed and deployed airbags in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local, and
federal regulations.
Multistage airbags with multiple initiators (squibs) must be checked to determine that all squibs were used during
the deployment event. The driver and passenger airbags in this model are deployed by electrical signals generated
by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) through the driver or passenger squib 1 and squib 2 circuits to the two
initiators in the airbag inflators. Typically, both initiators are used and all potentially hazardous chemicals are burned
during an airbag deployment event. However, it is possible for only one initiator to be used due to an airbag system
fault; therefore, it is always necessary to confirm that both initiators have been used in order to avoid the improper
handling or disposal of potentially live pyrotechnic or hazardous materials. The following procedure should be per-
formed using a DRBIII scan tool to verify the status of both airbag squibs before either deployed airbag is removed
from the vehicle for disposal.
1. Be certain that the DRBIII scan tool contains the latest version of the proper DRBIII software. Connect the
DRBIII to the Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is located on the driver side lower edge of the instrument
panel, outboard of the steering column.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
3. Using the DRBIII , read and record the active (current) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data.
Using the active DTC information, refer to the Airbag Squib Status table to determine the status of both driver
and/or passenger airbag squibs.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
IF the Active DTC is:
Driver or Passenger Squib 1
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
open
Conditions
AND the stored DTC minutes for both Driver or
Passenger squibs are within 15 minutes of each
other
AND the stored DTC minutes for Driver or
Passenger Squib 2 open is GREATER than the
stored DTC minutes for Driver or Passenger
Squib 1 by 15 minutes or more
AND the stored DTC minutes for Driver or
Passenger Squib 1 open is GREATER than the
stored DTC minutes for Driver or Passenger
Squib 2 by 15 minutes or more
AND Driver or Passenger Squib 2 open is NOT
an active code
AND Driver or Passenger Squib 1 open is NOT
an active code
RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION 8O - 85
Squib Status
Both Squib 1 and 2 were
used.
Squib 1 was used; Squib 2 is
live.
Squib 1 is live; Squib 2 was
used.
Squib 1 was used; Squib 2 is
live.
Squib 1 is live; Squib 2 was
used.