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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
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DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)
1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.2. Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing airbag components.
REV: 08/2011•
PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT
Any vehicle which is to be returned to use following a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) component deployment must have the deployed restraints replaced.When Driver Airbag has deployed:
• Driver airbag [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Clockspring assembly
• Steering Column Assembly including Intermediate Shaft/Coupler
• Seat Belt Tensioners
• All Seat Belt Retractors and Buckles in use
When Passenger Airbag has deployed:
• Passenger airbag [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• Passenger Airbag Cover
• Seat Belt Tensioners
• Passenger Airbag Wiring Harness or Connector if available (Must use approved wire crimping tool)
When Side Curtain Airbag has deployed:
• Side Curtain Airbag [AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Headliner
• A, B, C, and D-pillar trims on deployed side
• All Seat Belt Retractors and Buckles in use
When seat Airbag has deployed:
• Seat Airbag [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Seat back frame
• Seat back foam
• Seat back trim cover
• Seat belt tensioner
The seat belt tensioners are deployed in conjunction with front airbags, but can also be deployed with seat (thorax) or side airbags. The seat belt tensioners must be replaced if either front airbag has been deployed.
PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED
It is 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,FENDER; AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE]• On vehicles so equipped, deployed Active Head Restraint (AHR) units that are undamaged are designed with the intention of reuse. However, the deployed AHR units must be properly reset
• All other seat belts, buckles, etc should be closely inspected for cuts, tears, fraying or damage in any way following any frontal impact or airbag deployment. The seat belts are to be replaced when visible damage is incurred.
• Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) child restraint anchors
• Inspect all trim panels
• The seat belt tensioners must be inspected if either seat or side airbag has been deployed
When Driver Airbag has deployed:
• Steering Wheel
When Passenger Airbag has deployed:
• Instrument Panel
When Side Curtain Airbag has deployed:
• Sunroof
• Sunroof drain tubes and hoses
• All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is 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 unit.
2) The second method involves a wire harness takeout and connector insulator (squib circuits) that are connected directly to the air bag or tensioner initiator. The heat created by the initiator during an airbag or tensioner deployment will cause collateral damage to a directly connected wire harness take out and connector insulator. Therefore, these direct-connect type take outs and connector insulators must be repaired following an airbag or seat belt tensioner deployment
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