Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 627

8O - 8 RESTRAINTS
RESTRAINTS (Continued)
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
If none of the Driver or Passenger Squib 1 or 2
open are active codes, the status of the airbag squibs
is unknown. In this case the airbag should be han-
dled and disposed of as if the squibs were both live.
CLEANUP PROCEDURE
Following a supplemental restraint deployment,
the vehicle interior will contain a powdery residue.
This residue consists primarily of harmless particu-
late by-products of the small pyrotechnic charge that
initiates the propellant used to deploy a supplemen-
tal restraint. However, this residue may also contain
traces of sodium hydroxide powder, a chemical
by-product of the propellant material that is used to
generate the inert gas that inflates the airbag. Since
sodium hydroxide powder can irritate the skin, eyes,
nose, or throat, be certain to wear safety glasses,
rubber gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt during
cleanup (Fig. 3).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, IF YOU EXPERIENCE SKIN IRRITATION
DURING CLEANUP, RUN COOL WATER OVER THE
AFFECTED AREA. ALSO, IF YOU EXPERIENCE
IRRITATION OF THE NOSE OR THROAT, EXIT THE
VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR UNTIL THE IRRITATION
CEASES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSI-
CIAN.
(1) Begin the cleanup by using a vacuum cleaner
to remove any residual powder from the vehicle inte-
rior. Clean from outside the vehicle and work your
way inside, so that you avoid kneeling or sitting on a
non-cleaned area.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
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
Fig. 3 Wear Safety Glasses and Rubber Gloves -
(2) Be certain to vacuum the heater and air condi-
tioning outlets as well (Fig. 4). Run the heater and
air conditioner blower on the lowest speed setting
and vacuum any powder expelled from the outlets.
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.
Typical
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