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2018 Dodge Journey

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

WARNING: To avoid potential physical injury or damage to sensitive electronic circuits and systems, always disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable and the positive cable, then ground the positive cable to discharge the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) capacitor before performing any welding operations on the vehicle.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable.
2. Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before performing further diagnosis or service.

REV: 04/2018

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

If the Driver airbag is deployed:
• Driver airbag [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Clockspring
• Steering Column Assembly including Intermediate Shaft/Coupler
• Both Front Seat Belt Retractors and Buckles (integral pretensioners)
• All Seat Belt Retractors and Buckles in use

If the knee blocker airbag (If equipped) has been deployed:
• Knee blocker airbag [AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER]
• The instrument panel steering column opening cover must also be replaced.

If the Passenger airbag is deployed:
• Passenger airbag [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• Instrument panel top pad
• Both Front Seat Belt Retractors and Buckles (integral pretensioners)
• Passenger Airbag wiring harness or connector if available (Must use approved wire crimping tool and splices)

If a seat airbag is deployed:
• Seat airbag [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Seat back frame, the seat back foam and the seat back trim cover on the same side of the vehicle as the deployed airbag must also be replaced
• Side impact sensors on the same side of the vehicle as the deployed airbag

If a Side curtain airbag has been deployed:
• Curtain Airbag Assembly [AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Headliner
• Upper A, B, C and D-Pillar Trim on deployed side of vehicle
• All Seat Belt Retractors and Buckles in use
• Side impact sensors on the same side of the vehicle as the deployed airbag

The front Seat Belt Retractors and Buckles (integral pretensioners) are deployed by the same signal that deploys the driver and passenger airbags and must also be replaced if either front airbag has been deployed:
• Both Front Seat Belt Retractors and Buckles (integral pretensioners)

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

• It is also critical that the mounting surfaces and mounting brackets for the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), side impact sensors, and front impact sensors be closely inspected and restored to their original conditions following any vehicle impact damage. [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL; AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT; AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL (frt); AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL (rear)]

• Active Head Restraint units that are undamaged are designed with the intention of reuse. (2010 and up)
• Lower anchors and tether for children (LATCH)
• Inspect all trim panels
• Occupant Restraint Controller and mounting location

When Driver Airbag has deployed:
• Front Impact Sensors
• Steering Wheel

When Side Curtain Airbag has deployed:
• Sunroof
• Sunroof Drain Tubes and Hoses
• Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Tensioners

When the Seat Airbag has deployed:
• Seat Belt Tensioners

All other vehicle components should be closely inspected following any supplemental restraint component deployment, but are to be replaced only as required by the extent of the visible damage incurred.

There are two methods by which an airbag or seat belt tensioner may be connected to the vehicle electrical system:
1) The first method involves a short pigtail harness and connector insulator that are integral to the airbag or tensioner unit and are replaced as a unit with the service replacement airbag or seat belt tensioner. This connection method typically requires no additional wiring repair following a deployment
2) The second connection method involves a wire harness takeout and connector insulator that are connected directly to the airbag or tensioner initiator or squib. These direct-connect type take outs and connector insulators MUST be repaired following an airbag or seat belt tensioner deployment using the approved Supplemental Restraint System Wiring Repairs procedure

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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