Driver Airbag Module; Passenger Airbag Module - Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(10) Install the Driver Airbag Module bolts and
tighten to 10 to 11 N·m (90 to 100 in. lbs.) torque.
Tighten the left side first.
(11) Install the steering column cover shrouds.
(12) Do not connect battery negative remote cable.
Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System
Test procedures.

DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE

REMOVAL
WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE (GROUND)
BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT
REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS
WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO
DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG
COMPONENTS.
When removing a deployed module, rubber gloves,
eye protection, and long sleeves should be worn, as
there may be deposits on the surface that could irri-
tate the skin and eyes.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the speed control switches or covers
from steering wheel back shroud and disconnect the
wires.
(3) Remove two bolts attaching the Driver Airbag
Module from the sides of steering wheel (Fig. 6).
(4) Lift module and disconnect the airbag squib
wire connector and the horn wire.
(5) Remove the Driver Airbag Module.
(6) When replacing a deployed Driver Airbag Mod-
ule, the clockspring must also be replaced. Refer to
Clockspring Removal and Installation for the proper
procedure.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(1) Connect the squib wire to the Driver Airbag
Module. Make the airbag connection by pressing
straight in on the connector. The connector should be
fully seated. Feel for positive snap to ensure a posi-
tive connection.
(2) Connect the horn wire.
(3) Install two bolts and tighten to 10 to 11 N·m
(90 to 100 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install covers to the steering wheel back
shroud or connect the wire connectors to the speed
control switches and install switches. Tighten fas-
tener to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque.
CABLE BEFORE
AIRBAG SQUIB WIRE AIRBAG MODULE HORN WIRE
SPEED CONTROL CONNEC- TORS
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(5) Do not connect the battery negative cable.
Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System
Test procedures.
Fig. 6 Driver Airbag Module

PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DEPLOYED MODULE
When removing a deployed Passenger Airbag Mod-
ule:
• Rubber gloves
• Eye protection
• Long sleeves should be worn.
There may be deposits on the surface which could
irritate the skin and eyes.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
remote cable (Fig. 3).
(2) Open both vehicle front doors. Remove left end
cover by pulling outboard. Remove right end cover by
pulling rearward (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove the transmission range indicator bezel
from floor console. Use care not to mar the bezel or
console.
(4) Remove the floor center console. Remove two
mounting screws in the front and two mounting
screws under the decorative caps in the rear.
(5) Disconnect Airbag Control Module (ACM).
(6) Remove the instrument cluster hood.
(a) Remove two screws along side of the radio.
(b) Remove two screws below the HVAC control.
(c) Remove the screw at left end of the panel.
(d) Pull hood rearward to disengage the eight
clips.
(7) Remove two cubby bin screws and remove.
(8) Remove five knee blocker mounting screws.
(9) Open glove box door and press the sidewalls
inboard to lower door from panel to access forward
floor console.
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