Impact Sensors - Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual

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PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 8M - 1
R E M O V A L A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N (Continued)
SPfED
CONTROL
SWITCHES
J948H-8
Fig. 6 Speed Control Switch Connector Remove/Install
J948G-2
Fig. 7 Airbag Module Remove/Install
beneath the module connector locking clip arms to
assure positive connection.
(8) Install the four airbag module mounting nuts
and tighten to 9 to 11 N-m (80 to 100 in. lbs.).
(9) Install the speed control switch or trim bar, as
equipped.
(10) Do not connect the battery negative cable at
this time. See Airbag System in Diagnosis and Test­
ing for the proper procedures.
IMPACT SENSORS
LEFT SIDE
¥-8 AND ¥-8 ENGINE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. I f the airbag module is undeployed, wait two
minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before
further service.
(2) Remove the plastic retainers holding the rub­
ber air dam to the radiator support on the driver's
side.
(3) Working through the air dam opening, remove
the three screws holding the sensor to the front
wheelhouse extension (Fig. 8).
* N SPEED
CONTROL
SERVO
LEFT IMPACT
SENSOR
J948M-4
Fig. 8 Left Impact Sensor Remove/Install
(4) Unplug the wiring connector from the sensor
and remove the sensor (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Do not remove the tape holding the sensor
wiring harness to the connector.
SENSOR
CONNECTOR
J948M-8
Fig. 9 Impact Sensor Connector - Typical
(5) To install, connect the sensor wiring lead to the
impact sensor.