seats CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2003 User Guide

STANDARD PROCEDURE - RKE TRANSMITTER
PROGRAMING
(1) Using a functional key fob transmitter, unlock
the vehicle and disarm the Vehicle Theft Security
System.
(2) Insert ignition key into the ignition switch.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to RUN position with-
out starting engine.
(4) Using a functional key fob transmitter, press
and hold the UNLOCK button for a minimum five
seconds (maximum ten seconds).
(5) While still holding UNLOCK button, and
before ten seconds passes, press the PANIC button
and release both at the same time. A single chime
will sound to indicate that the transmitter program-
ming mode has been entered (allow 3 seconds for
chime to sound).
(6) Within 30 seconds of the chime, press and
release the ªLOCKº and ªUNLOCKº buttons on the
transmitter at the same time. Then press and release
any button on the same transmitter and a chime will
sound after successfully programming the transmit-
ter.
(7) Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all transmitters that
will be used with this vehicle (up to 4 total).
(8) Turn ignition to the OFF position. Transmitter
programming mode will discontinue after 60 seconds.
All transmitter programming must be com-
pleted within time specified.
SPECIFICATIONS
RANGE
Normal operation range is up to a distance of 7
meters (23 ft.) of the vehicle. Range may be better or
worse depending on the environment around the
vehicle. Closeness to a radio frequency transmitter
such as a radio station tower that is broadcasting on
105 MHz FM or a 156 MHz 2±way communication
station, may degrade operational range, while range
in an open field will be enhanced.
BATTERY
The batteries can be removed without special tools
and are readily available at local retail stores. Therecommended battery is Duracell DL 2016 or equiva-
lent, TWO cells are required. Battery life is about
three years minimum.
CAUTION: Do not touch the battery terminals or
handle the batteries any more than necessary.
Hands must be clean and dry.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The RKE module is capable of retaining up to four
different Vehicle Access Codes.
OPERATION
Whenever the vehicle battery power is interrupted
the RKE Module will retain all vehicle access codes
in its memory. When replacing or adding a key fob
transmitter (maximum 4) a DRB IIItscan tool is
required to program the RKE Module to accept the
new Vehicle Access Code if a customer owned trans-
mitter is not available. Refer to Electrical, Remote
Keyless Entry Module, Standard Procedure - Pro-
gramming RKE Module or the Proper Body Diagnos-
tic Procedures manual.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY MODULE
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, further details
on wire harness routing and retention, as well as
pin-out and location views for the various wire har-
ness connectors, splices and grounds. Refer to the
proper Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual for test-
ing the Remote Keyless Entry system using a
DRB IIItscan tool. Also refer to other interrelated
systems groups within this manual:
²Vehicle Theft Security System
²Power Seats
²Power Mirrors
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POWER SEAT SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER SEAT SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................50
DESCRIPTION - MEMORY SYSTEM.......51
OPERATION
OPERATION - POWER SEAT SYSTEM.....52
OPERATION - MEMORY SYSTEM.........52
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER SEAT
SYSTEM............................52
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MEMORY
SYSTEM............................53
DRIVER SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................53
OPERATION...........................54
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVER SEAT
SWITCH............................54
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
MEMORY SET SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................55
OPERATION...........................56
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MEMORY
SWITCH............................56REMOVAL.............................56
INSTALLATION.........................56
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................56
OPERATION...........................56
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PASSENGER
SEAT SWITCH........................57
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................57
DRIVER POWER SEAT TRACK
DESCRIPTION.........................58
OPERATION...........................58
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVER POWER
SEAT TRACK.........................58
REMOVAL.............................59
INSTALLATION.........................59
PASSENGER POWER SEAT TRACK
DESCRIPTION.........................59
OPERATION...........................60
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER SEAT
TRACK.............................60
REMOVAL.............................61
INSTALLATION.........................61
POWER SEAT SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The power seat system option allows the driver
and front seat passenger to electrically adjust their
seating positions for optimum control and comfort
using the power seat switches located on the out-
board seat cushion side shield of each front seat. The
driver side power front seat can be adjusted in eight
different directions: up, down, front up, front down,
rear up, rear down, forward, rearward and recliner
forward and rearward. The passenger side power
front seat can be adjusted in four different directions:
forward, rearward and recliner forward and rear-
ward.
The power seat system receives battery current
through a 40 amp fuse in the Intelligent Power Mod-
ule and a 30 amp circuit breaker under the seat so
that the power seats remain operational, regardless
of the ignition switch position.WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS (Fig. 1). BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
A eight-way driver side power seat is standard on
highline models and optional on others. This option
includes a six-way adjustable seat cushion track and
a two-way power seat back.
The eight-way driver side power seat is also avail-
able with the heated seat and/or memory seat system
that automatically positions the power seat for two
different drivers. Refer toHeated Seatsfor more
information on the heated seat option. Refer to
Description - Memory Systemin this section for
more information on the memory seat system.
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Refer toHeated Seat Systemfor more informa-
tion on the heated seat system. Refer toRemote
Keyless Entry Systemin Power Lock Systems for
more information on the RKE system.
Refer toWiring Diagramsfor complete circuit
diagrams. Following are descriptions, theory of oper-
ation, diagnosis/testing procedures and removal/in-
stallation procedures of the major components in the
memory and power seat systems.
OPERATION
OPERATION - POWER SEAT SYSTEM
The power seat system receives battery current
through fuse #22 in the Intelligent Power Module
and a circuit breaker under the front seats, regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
When a power seat switch control knob or knobs
are actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are
applied through the switch contacts to the appropri-
ate power seat track adjuster motor. The selected
adjuster motor operates to move the seat track
through its drive unit in the selected direction until
the switch is released, or until the travel limit of the
seat track is reached. When the switch is moved in
the opposite direction, the battery feed and ground
path to the motor are reversed through the switch
contacts. This causes the adjuster motor to run in the
opposite direction.
No power seat switch should be held applied in any
direction after the seat track has reached its travel
limit. The power seat track each contain a self-reset-
ting circuit breaker to protect them from overload.
However, consecutive or frequent resetting of the cir-
cuit breaker must not be allowed to continue, or the
motor may be damaged. Refer to the owner's manual
in the vehicle glove box for more information on the
features, use and operation of the power seat system.
OPERATION - MEMORY SYSTEM
The Memory Seat Mirror Module (MSMM) receives
battery current through fuse #22 in the Intelligent
Power Module and the power seat system circuit
breaker, located under the driver side front seat near
the rear edge of the seat cushion pan. The memory
system does not operate with the Ignition-Off Draw
(IOD) fuse removed. The MSMM will drive a maxi-
mum of 2 motors at a time in a given direction. If
conflicting directions are requested, the priority for
response will be approximately as follows:
²Seat Track Rearward or Forward
²Seat Front Down or Up
²Seat Rear Down or Up
²Recliner Rearward or ForwardThe inputs from these switches to the MSMM is a
current limited battery source fed by the MSMM.
This protects the MSMM printed circuit board traces
from acting as fuses. All of these switch contact
inputs to the MSMM are normally closed to ground,
except when actuated.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the memory system. For diagnosis of the MSMM,
the PCI data bus, or the other electronic modules on
the PCI data bus that provide inputs and outputs for
the memory system, the use of a DRBIIItscan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are
recommended.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
serves as the user interface for the memory system.
It displays memory system status messages and pro-
vides the user with the means for enabling and dis-
abling the many customer programmable features
available on the vehicle, including those for the mem-
ory system.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the EVIC. Refer toElectronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Centerin Overhead Console Systems for more
information on the EVIC.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER SEAT
SYSTEM
Following are tests that will help to diagnose the
hard wired components and circuits of the power seat
system. However, if the vehicle is also equipped with
the optional memory system, these tests may not
prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the driver side
power seat. In order to obtain conclusive testing of
the driver side power seat with the memory system
option, the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network and all of the electronic mod-
ules that provide inputs to, or receive outputs from
the memory system components must be checked.
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the driver side power seat with the memory
system option requires the use of a DRBIIItscan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual. The
DRBIIItscan tool can provide confirmation that the
PCI data bus is functional, that all of the electronic
modules are sending and receiving the proper mes-
sages on the PCI data bus, and that the memory sys-
tem is receiving the proper hard wired inputs and
relaying the proper hard wired outputs to perform its
driver side power seat functions.
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OPERATION
The memory switch has three momentary switch
buttons labeled Set, 1 and 2. When the memory set
switch is depressed, a resistance value is sent to the
Body Control Module via hard wired connections.
When the memory system is in ªsetº mode a chime
will be generated by the body control module.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the memory switch.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MEMORY SWITCH
(1) Remove the memory set switch from the driv-
ers door panel (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
SEATS/MEMORY SET SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(2) Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity of the
memory select switch MUX circuit between the C2
wire harness connector for the body control module
and the wire harness connector for the memory
switch. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
3. If not OK, repair the open or shorted MUX circuit
as required.
(3) Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity of the
memory select switch return circuit between the C2
wire harness connector for the body control module
and the wire harness connector for the memory
switch. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, repair the open or shorted return circuit
as required.
(4) Using an ohmmeter, test the resistances of the
memory switch at the pins in the switch connector
receptacle in each switch position. See the Memory
Switch Test Table. If OK, refer toDiagnosis and
Testing Memory Systemin this section. If not OK,
replace the faulty memory set switch.
MEMORY SWITCH TEST TABLE
MEMORY
SWITCH
POSITIONRESISTANCE
BETWEEN
PINSRESISTANCE
RANGE
(OHMS)
NEUTRAL 1&2 24650   5%
(24.65 k)
MEMORY 1 1&2 6850   5%
(6.85 k)
MEMORY 2 1&2 2100   5%
(2.10 k)
SET 1&2 4490   5%
(4.49 k)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the front door trim panel switch bezel
from the driver side front door. Using a thin flat-bladed pry tool, gently pry the switch bezel away
from the drivers door trim panel.
(3) Disconnect the memory switch wire harness
connector from the memory switch.
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the memory
switch to the back of the driver side front door trim
panel switch bezel.
(5) Remove the memory switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the memory switch and install and
tighten the two screws that secure the memory
switch to the back of the driver side front door trim
panel switch bezel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20
in. lbs.).
(2) Reconnect the memory switch wire harness
connector to the memory switch.
(3) Install the trim panel switch bezel onto the
driver side front door.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with a passenger side power seat
utilize a four-way power seat switch. This four-way
power seat switch features two knobs ganged
together on the outboard seat cushion side shield.
The switch is secured to the back of the seat cush-
ion side shield with two screws. However, the control
knobs for the seat switch unit must be removed
before the seat switch can be removed from the side
shield.
The power seat switch cannot be repaired. If one
switch is damaged or faulty, the entire power seat
switch unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
When a power seat switch control knob or knobs
are actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are
applied through the switch contacts to the power seat
track or recliner adjuster motor. The selected
adjuster motor operates to move the seat track or
recliner through its drive unit in the selected direc-
tion until the switch is released, or until the travel
limit of the adjuster is reached. When the switch is
moved in the opposite direction, the battery feed and
ground path to the motor are reversed through the
switch contacts. This causes the adjuster motor to
run in the opposite direction.
No power seat switch should be held applied in any
direction after the adjuster has reached its travel
limit. The power seat adjuster motors each contain a
self-resetting circuit breaker to protect them from
overload. However, consecutive or frequent resetting
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TESTING POWER SEAT TRACK MOTORS
(1) Check the power seat circuit breaker under the
seat. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, replace the
faulty power seat circuit breaker.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the power seat cir-
cuit breaker under the seat. If OK, go to Step 3. If
not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the fuse
in the Intelligent Power Module as required.
(3) Remove the outboard seat cushion side shield
from the seat. Disconnect the seat wire harness con-
nector from the power seat switch connector recepta-
cle. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+)
circuit cavity of the power seat wire harness connec-
tor for the power seat switch. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the
power seat circuit breaker under the seat as
required.
(4) Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity of the power seat wire harness connector
for the power seat switch and a good ground. There
should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK,
repair the open ground circuit to ground as required.
(5) Test the power seat switch. Refer toDiagnosis
and Testing Power Seat Switchin this section. If
the switch tests OK, test the circuits of the power
seat wire harness between the inoperative power seat
track adjuster motor and the power seat switch for
shorts or opens. If the circuits check OK, replace the
faulty power seat track unit. If the circuits are not
OK, repair the power seat wire harness as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the appropriate seat from the vehicle
and place it on a clean work surface(Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL).
(2) If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the Mem-
ory Seat/Mirror Module (MSMM) retaining screws.
(3) If the vehicle is so equipped, disconnect the
MSMM electrical connectors and remove the MSMM
from the power seat track.
(4) Remove the rear fabric blocker trim panel from
the rear of the front seat.(5) Remove the seat side cover and power seat
switch as an assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT CUSHION SIDE COVERS - REMOVAL).
(6) Disconnect all electrical connectors connecting
the power seat track to the seat assembly.
(7) Pull the seat back trim cover up slightly to
access and remove the two seat back frame mounting
bolts and also remove two seat back recliner bolts.
(8) Remove four seat track mounting bolts from
the seat cushion pan.
(9) Remove the power seat track from the seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat cushion on the seat track.
(2) Install the four seat track retaining bolts in the
seat cushion pan. Torque the bolts to 28.5 N´m.
(3) Position the seat back and install the two seat
back frame mounting bolts and the two seat back
recliner bolts. Torque the bolts to 55 N´m.
(4) Route and connect the electrical connectors
between the power seat track and the seat assembly.
(5) Install the seat side cover and power seat
switch as an assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT CUSHION SIDE COVERS - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the rear fabric blocker trim panel on the
rear of the front seat.
(7) If the vehicle is so equipped, position the Mem-
ory Seat/Mirror Module (MSMM) and connect the
MSMM electrical connectors.
(8) Install the MSMM retaining screws.
(9) Install the seat assembly in the vehicle (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION).
PASSENGER POWER SEAT
TRACK
DESCRIPTION
The four-way passenger side power seat option
includes a electrically operated power seat track unit
located under the passenger side front seat. The
power seat circuit breaker is mounted on the rear of
the power seat track, just behind the seat rear trim
panel. The lower half of the power seat track is
secured to the floor panel via four studs and nuts
that must be accessed from the underside of the vehi-
cle. Four bolts secure the bottom of the seat cushion
frame to the upper half of the power seat track unit.
Four additional bolts secure the seat back frame to
the power seat track unit.
The passenger side power seat track unit includes
two reversible electric motors that are secured to the
upper half of the track unit. Each motor moves the
seat adjuster through a combination of worm-drive
gearboxes and screw-type drive units. The horizontal
adjustment motor moves the seat track in the for-
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REMOVAL
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the appropriate seat from the vehicle
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the rear fabric blocker trim panel from
the rear of the front seat.
(3) Remove the seat side cover and power seat
switch as an assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT CUSHION SIDE COVERS - REMOVAL).
(4) Disconnect all electrical connectors connecting
the power seat track to the seat assembly.(5) Pull the seat back trim cover up slightly to
access and remove the two seat back frame mounting
bolts and seat back recliner bolts.
(6) Remove four seat track mounting bolts from
the seat cushion pan.
(7) Remove the power seat track from the seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat cushion on the seat track.
(2) Install the four seat track retaining bolts in the
seat cushion pan. Torque the bolts to 28.5 N´m.
(3) Position the seat back and install the two seat
back frame mounting bolts and the two seat back
recliner bolts. Torque the bolts to 55 N´m.
(4) Route and connect the electrical connectors
between the power seat track and the seat assembly.
(5) Install the seat side cover and power seat
switch as an assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the rear fabric blocker trim panel on the
rear of the front seat.
(7) Install the seat assembly in the vehicle (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION).
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passenger airbag cushion and the airbag cushion
supporting components.
The passenger airbag includes a magnesium hous-
ing within which the cushion and inflator are
mounted and sealed.
Following a passenger airbag deployment, the pas-
senger airbag and the instrument panel must be
replaced. The passenger airbag cannot be repaired,
and must be replaced if deployed or damaged in any
way.
OPERATION
The passenger airbag is equipped with two infla-
tors, each with three levels of pressure output. The
inflators seal the hole in the airbag cushion so it can
discharge the gas it produces directly into the cush-
ion when supplied with the proper electrical signal.
Following an airbag deployment, the airbag cushion
quickly deflates by venting this gas through the
cushion material towards the instrument panel.
The passenger airbag is secured with screws to the
instrument panel beneath the instrument panel top
pad and above the glove box opening. The instrument
panel top pad above the glove box opening conceals
the airbag door and a predetermined hinge line
beneath its decorative cover. Upon airbag deploy-
ment, the top pad will bend at the hinge line and the
door will fold back out of the way onto the top of the
instrument panel.
When the front airbag system is deployed, the fol-
lowingMUSTbe replaced:
²Complete Steering Column Assembly.
²Lower Steering Column Coupler.
²Steering Wheel.
²Clock Spring.
²Driver Airbag.
²Passenger Airbag.
²Upper Instrument Panel with Pad.
CARE OF UNDEPLOYED AIRBAGS
Airbags must be stored in their original special
container until used for service. At no time should a
source of electricity be permitted near the inflator on
the back of an airbag. When carrying or handling an
undeployed airbag, the trim side of the airbag should
be pointing away from the body to minimize possibil-
ity of injury if accidental deployment occurs. Do not
place undeployed airbag face down on a solid surface,
the airbag will propel into the air if accidental
deployment occurs.
REMOVAL
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STAN-DARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT).
(2) Remove instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove all reusable components from the
upper instrument panel and transfer to the new
instrument panel.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve
capacitor to discharge before attempting any airbag
or instrument panel service.
(4) Remove center console bin between front seats.
(5) Remove left front door sill plate using a trim
stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, and gently
prying up on sill plate.
(6) Remove left cowl panel using a trim stick or
equivalent, and gently prying out on cowl panel.
(7) Remove four screws to lower steering column
cover and remove cover.
(8) Unsnap parking brake lever from knee blocker
reinforcement.
(9) Remove Data Link Connector (DLC) from knee
blocker.
(10) Remove screws to knee blocker.
(11) Unsnap left A-pillar lower extension trim
using a trim stick or equivalent.
(12) Remove three left side instrument panel A-pil-
lar retaining bolts and loosen the instrument panel
roll down bolt.
(13) Remove four nuts at brake pedal support
bracket to instrument panel.
(14) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off left side upper A-pillar trim.
(15) Remove six screws and two wiring connectors
to lower instrument panel cubby bin at bottom of
center stack.
(16) Remove two left side nuts at instrument panel
center stack support to floor.
(17) Remove two right side nuts at instrument
panel center stack support to floor.
(18) Remove right front door sill plate using a trim
stick or equivalent, and gently prying up on sill
plate.
(19) Remove right cowl panel using a trim stick or
equivalent, and gently prying out on cowl panel.
(20) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
out on right instrument panel end cap.
(21) Unsnap right A-pillar lower extension trim
using a trim stick or equivalent.
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(22) Remove three right side instrument panel
A-pillar retaining bolts and loosen the instrument
panel roll down bolt.
(23) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off right side upper A-pillar trim.
(24) Open glove box, pinch in sides and roll down
towards floor. With a firm pull, snap glove box door
off hinges and remove.
(25) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
up on rear of instrument panel top cover and then
pull rearward and out.
(26) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off the filler bezel just above the cup holder to expose
the lower screws to center bezel.
(27) Remove two screws and then using a trim
stick or equivalent, gently pry off instrument panel
center bezel.
(28) Remove center bezel wiring connectors to
HVAC control and switch assembly (hazard, rear
wiper/washer, heated seats) and remove bezel.
(29) Slide cup holder assembly from instrument
panel.
(30) Remove nineteen screws to right lower instru-
ment panel trim (glove box surround), unplug glove
box lamp wire connector, and remove panel.
(31) Remove four screws and wiring connectors to
radio and remove radio.
(32) Remove one far left instrument panel speaker
retaining screw.
(33) Remove four screws along top front edge of
instrument panel cover/pad.
(34) Remove seven lower instrument panel cover/
pad retaining screws starting from right of vehicle
and only removing these seven, not all of them.
(35) Remove six upper fence line instrument panel
retaining bolts.
(36) Roll back instrument panel just enough to
increase access to the passenger airbag retaining
bolts at the reinforcement. Lift the instrument panel
up slightly so as not to damage the air distribution to
HVAC unit seal.
(37) Disconnect the passenger airbag electrical
connector. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently
pry electrical connector off of instrument panel rein-
forcement.
(38) Remove the two passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel cover/pad retaining screws.
(39) Remove the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts.
(40) Pull rearward slightly on the instrument
panel cover/pad to maneuver passenger airbag out
from reinforcement and instrument panel.INSTALLATION
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
Transfer all reusable components to the new
instrument panel.
(1) Install new Passenger Airbag into instrument
panel.
(2) Install airbag attaching bolts to the instrument
panel.
(a) Torque the two bolts at instrument panel
retainer bosses to 2.7   .5 N´m (24   5 in. lbs.).
(b) Torque the three bolts that attach the pas-
senger airbag to cross-car beam to 10   2 N´m (90
  15 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect yellow wire connector to passenger air-
bag and affix connector to instrument panel rein-
forcement with push pins.
(4) Install Instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
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SYSTEM FIRST.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Pull rearward slightly on the instrument panel
cover/pad to maneuver passenger airbag up onto
reinforcement and instrument panel.
(2) Install the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts but leave
loose. This will help align the passenger airbag for
the cover/pad fit.
(3) Install the two passenger airbag to instrument
panel cover/pad retaining screws. Torque screws to
2.7  .5 N´m (24   5 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Insure that the instrument panel cover/pad
locator pins are indexed properly at center stack
area prior to reassembly.
(4) Tighten the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts. Torque
bolts to 10   2 N´m (90   15 in. lbs.).
(5) Connect the passenger airbag electrical connec-
tor. Install the connector onto the instrument panel
reinforcement with the push-pin fasteners.
(6) Roll the instrument panel forward lifting
slightly so as to seat the instrument panel air distri-
bution duct on top of the HVAC unit properly to
avoid any leaks or damage to the seal.
(7) Install six upper fence line instrument panel
retaining bolts.
(8) Install three right side instrument panel A-pil-
lar retaining bolts and tighten the right instrument
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panel roll down bolt. Install the smaller 10 mm bolt
first to align the instrument panel properly.
(9) Install three left side instrument panel A-pillar
retaining bolts and tighten the left instrument panel
roll down bolt. Install the smaller 10 mm bolt first to
align the instrument panel properly.
(10) Install seven lower instrument panel cover/
pad retaining screws.
(11) Install four screws along top front edge of
instrument panel cover/pad.
(12) Install one far left instrument panel speaker
retaining screw.
(13) Install wiring connectors to radio. Install
radio and four retaining screws.
(14) Connect glove box lamp wiring connector and
place right lower instrument panel trim (glove box
surround) into position.
(15) Install nineteen right lower instrument panel
trim (glove box surround) and install panel screws.
(16) Slide cup holder assembly into instrument
panel.
(17) Install center bezel wiring connectors to
HVAC control and switch assembly (hazard, rear
wiper/washer, heated seats).
(18) Install instrument panel center bezel by align-
ing slots and firmly snapping into place.
(19) Install two screws to instrument panel center
bezel.
(20) Align filler bezel above cup holder over retain-
ing slots and firmly snap into place.
(21) Place instrument panel top cover into position
and firmly snap down rear edge of top cover.
(22) Install glove box. Align hinges, snap into
place, roll glove box upwards and push in sides to
fully install.
(23) Align right side upper A-pillar trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(24) Align right A-pillar lower extension trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(25) Align right instrument panel end cap over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(26) Align right cowl panel over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place.
(27) Align right front door sill plate over retaining
slots and firmly snap into place.
(28) Install two right side nuts at instrument
panel center stack support to floor.
(29) Install two left side nuts at instrument panel
center stack support to floor.
(30) Connect the two wiring connectors to lower
instrument panel cubby bin at bottom of center stack
and install six screws.
(31) Align left side upper A-pillar trim over retain-
ing slots and firmly snap into place.
(32) Install four nuts at brake pedal support
bracket to instrument panel.(33) Align left A-pillar lower extension trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(34) Install knee blocker and retaining screws.
(35) Install Data Link Connector (DLC) into bot-
tom of knee blocker.
(36) Align parking brake lever and snap into place
on knee blocker reinforcement.
(37) Install lower steering column cover and four
retaining screws
(38) Align left cowl panel over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place.
(39) Align left front door sill plate over retaining
slots and firmly snap into place.
(40) Install center console bin between front seats.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
(41) Close hood.
(42) Verify system and vehicle operation.
SEAT AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
The side impact airbag system Seat Airbags are
located in the outboard side of the front seat backs.
One in each front seat. The seat airbag inflator
assembly is within the airbag housing (Fig. 3). Each
airbag is mounted to the seat back frame. If deployed
or defective, the entire seat back assembly must be
replaced.
Fig. 3 SEAT AIRBAG - TYPICAL
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(4) Install turning loop to height adjuster. Torque
anchor bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTER KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips attaching clam shell cover to
seat belt turning loop and open cover.
(2) Using a trim tool (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry knob from seat belt height adjuster.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place seat belt height adjuster knob in position
on height adjuster.
(2) Firmly push knob on until retainers engage.
(3) Reinstall turning loop clam shell cover.
(4) Verify seat belt operation. Make sure it moves
through loop without binding.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
OUTBOARD - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Open door.
(2) Move seat all the way forward.
(3) Open hood.
(4) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(5) Remove shoulder harness height adjuster knob
by pulling it straight away from adjuster.
(6) Remove cover from seat belt turning loop.
(7) Remove bolt attaching turning loop to shoulder
belt height adjuster.
(8) Remove upper B-pillar trim cover.
(9) Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt.
(10) Remove front door sill plate.
(11) Remove sliding door sill plate.
(12) Remove lower B-pillar trim cover.
(13) Disconnect the seat belt retractor electrical
connector.
(14) Remove seat belt retractor attaching bolt.
(15) Remove the seat belt and retractor from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Inspect the condition of the shoulder belt and lap
belt. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, torn, or
damaged in any way. Also, replace the shoulder belt
if the retractor is either damaged or inoperative.
(1) Place seat belt and retractor into position.
(2) Install bolt attaching seat belt retractor to
B-pillar. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).(3) Connect the seat belt retractor electrical con-
nector.
(4) Install the lower B-pillar trim cover.
(5) Install the sliding door sill plate.
(6) Install the front door sill plate.
(7) Install the lower seat belt anchor bolt. Torque
bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install the upper B-pillar trim cover.
(9) Install the bolt attaching turning loop to shoul-
der belt height adjuster. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft.
lbs.).
(10) Install the cover to the seat belt turning loop.
(11) Install the shoulder harness height adjuster
knob by pushing it straight onto the adjuster.
(12) Connect the battery negative cable.
(13) Verify vehicle and system operation.
(14) Move seat back to approximate customer posi-
tion.
(15) Close hood and door.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
FIRST ROW - OUTBOARD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second row seats.
(2) Remove first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(3) Remove first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt.
(4) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(5) Remove upper liftgate trim.
(6) Remove second seat lower anchor bolt.
(7) Remove second seat upper turning loop anchor
bolt.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim cover.
(9) Disconnect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(10) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(11) Remove quarter trim panel screws.
(12) Remove quarter trim panel.
(13) Remove first row seat belt and retractor
retaining bolt.
(14) Remove first row seat belt and retractor from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install first row seat belt and retractor. Torque
bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install quarter trim panel.
(3) Install quarter trim panel screws.
(4) Install quarter trim bolster.
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