Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 438

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PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)
Fig. 21 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PAD ASSEMBLY
1 - STEP #32
2 SCREWS PER SIDE
2 - STEP #33
5 SCREWS
3 - STEP #30
1 SCREW PER SIDE
(35) Remove the airbag assembly from the instru-
ment panel retainer.
(36) Remove four screws to the reinforcement
brace on the old airbag (20 in. lbs. torque) (Fig. 22).
Fig. 22 REINFORCEMENT TO PASSENGER AIRBAG
1 - RETAINING SCREWS
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
The instrument panel MUST be removed for
DEPLOYED Passenger Airbag service.
WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND INSTRU-
MENT PANEL ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED
AFTER A PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
When removing a deployed airbag: rubber gloves,
eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should be
worn. There may be deposits on the surface which
could irritate the skin and eyes.
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
(2) Wait two minutes for the system reserve capac-
itor to discharge before servicing any airbag compo-
nents.
(3) Roll or fold the passenger airbag towards the
instrument panel surface and tuck into instrument
panel into module area. Then tape the ripped instru-
ment panel pad over the deployed airbag.
(4) Remove instrument panel and pad assembly.
Refer to Body, Instrument Panel for Removal and
Installation.
(5) Remove Passenger Airbag. Refer to Electrical,
Restraints, Passenger Airbag Removal and Installa-
tion for a Non-Deployed Airbag.
INSTALLATION
NON DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Install the four screws to the reinforcement
brace on the airbag. Torque screws to 2 N·m (20 in.
lbs.) (Fig. 22).
(2) Install the airbag assembly into the instrument
panel retainer.
(3) Install the five screws attaching the passenger
airbag assembly to retainer. Torque screws to 2 N·m
(20 in. lbs.) (Fig. 21).
(4) Install the four 10 mm hex head screws to the
deployment door reinforcement - two screws per side.
Torque screws to 8.5 N·m (75 in. lbs..) (Fig. 21)
(5) Connect the instrument panel wiring harness
to the airbag reinforcement bracket.
(6) Install the right and left pencil strut to Passen-
ger Airbag screws. Torque screws to 5 N·m (45 in.
lbs.) (Fig. 21).
(7) Connect the yellow wire harness connector to
the airbag assembly and the three push pin fasten-
ers. Align the connector, then firmly press straight
in, being careful not to damage pins on airbag.
(8) Install the two screws to the right distribution
duct assembly. Torque screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(9) Install the four screws to the right demister
duct. Torque screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(10) Lift instrument panel assembly off of passen-
ger seat and into position on the dash panel.
(11) Install the three upper right instrument panel
mounting bolts.
(12) Install the three lower right instrument panel
mounting bolts.
(13) Connect the radio antenna connector.
(14) Connect the instrument panel to body harness
electrical connector.
(15) Install the three upper left instrument panel
mounting bolts.
(16) Install the three lower left instrument panel
mounting bolts.
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