Air Bag, Seat: Installation: Installation

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WARNING:

On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbags, airbag curtains, knee blocker, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect the IBS/negative battery cable assembly from the negative battery post, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

Fig 1: Two Nuts, Sewn Pouch & Seat Back Frame

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:

The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged Seat AirBag (SAB). If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . If the SAB has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Supplemental Restraint Deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Insert the SAB into the sewn pouch (intensifier) (1).
Position the SAB and pouch as a unit to the outboard side of the seat back frame (2) and insert the studs through the mounting holes in the frame.
Install the ground wire eyelet terminal (3) over the upper SAB stud on the inside of the seat back frame.
Install and tighten the two nuts (4) that secure the SAB to the inside of the seat back frame. Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).

Fig 2: Front Seat Back Frame, Seat Wire Harness Connector & Seat Airbag
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Connect the seat wire harness connector (2) to the SAB (3) inflator. Be certain that the connector latches and lock are fully engaged.
Install the trim onto the front and back of the front seat back. Refer to ASSEMBLY .
Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to SEAT, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
Do not connect the negative battery cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Verification Test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .