Dodge Neon 2001 Service Manual page 85

8Os - 4 RESTRAINTS
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MOD (Continued)
Fig. 3 SIACM CONNECTOR
1 - UNLOCK
2 - LOCK
3 - PRESS LOCK
4 - RED LOCKING TAB
INSTALLATION
The installation of the driver side and passenger
side modules is identical. The orientation of the mod-
ules is the only difference (which way they are tilt-
ed).
WARNING: THE MODULES CANNOT BE INTER-
CHANGED. THEY ARE UNIQUE TO EACH SIDE.
(1) Connect the SIACM electrical connector (Fig.
3).
(2) Position the SIACM in the b-pillar and install
the retaining nuts. Torque the nuts to 41 N·m (360
in. lbs.).
NOTE: Place the ground eyelet over the TOP REAR
(towards the rear of the vehicle) weld stud when
reattaching the SIACM. This location prevents the
eyelet from spinning during tightening.
(3) Install the seat belt retractor. Refer to Electri-
cal, Restraints, Front Seat Belt Retractor, Installa-
tion.
(4) Install the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to Body,
Interior, B-Pillar Trim, Installation.
(5) Connect the harness side of the connector.
Install the lower seat trim.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
(6) Close hood.
(7) Verify vehicle and system operation.
2001 NEON
Child Tether Anchor and the Child Tether Assembly
Caps. The Child Tether Anchor (Fig. 5) is not service-
able. The anchor is located on the rear shelf panel.
The Child Tether Assembly Cap (Fig. 6) is not ser-
viceable. The rear trim panel will have to be
replaced.
full open position (Fig. 7).
cap.
TO ELECTRICAL,
position in the cap (Fig. 7).
CHILD TETHER
DESCRIPTION
The Child Tether Assembly (Fig. 4) consists of the
Fig. 4 CHILD TETHER ASSEMBLY
1 - CHILD TETHER CAPS
2 - CHILD TETHER ANCHORS
Fig. 5 CHILD TETHER ANCHOR
1 - CHILD TETHER ANCHOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open Child Tether Assembly Cap Cover to the
(2) Pull cover upward until cover detaches from
INSTALLATION
(1) Place Child Tether Assembly Cap Cover into
PL