airbag CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005 Service Manual

(4) Position the upper shroud on the column (Fig.
35).
(5) If equipped with traction control, route the
switch wiring down around the column. Connect the
wiring connector from the column wiring harness to
the traction control switch wiring (attached to upper
shroud) (Fig. 37).
(6) If removed, position the lower shroud on the
column (Fig. 36). Install the lower shroud mounting
screw. Tighten the screw to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.) torque.(7) Align the upper shroud with the lower, then
snap shrouds together at locking tab locations on
both sides of column.
(8) Install the two shroud-to-shroud mounting
screws (Fig. 35). Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive
gaps and correct as necessary.
(10) Check operation of any previously discon-
nected switches.
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
COLUMN - WARNING)(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS - WARNING).
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative (ground)
cable from the battery. Wait at least two minutes for
the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge
before beginning any steering column, instrument
panel, or airbag system/component service.
WARNING: WHEN AN UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG IS TO
BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, FIRST DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(GROUND) CABLE. ALLOW THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO
MINUTES BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYS-
TEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT
FOLLOWED.
Fig. 38 Traction Control Switch Routing Clip
1 - ROUTING CLIP
2 - SWITCH WIRING
Fig. 39 Traction Control Switch Mounting
1 - TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH
2 - UPPER SHROUD
Fig. 40 Driver Airbag Mounting
1 - DRIVER AIRBAG
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
RSCOLUMN19-23
SHROUD - UPPER (Continued)

(2) Remove the driver airbag mounting screws
(Fig. 40).
(3) Lift the airbag from its mount and disconnect
two airbag squib, speed control and horn connectors
(Fig. 41). Remove driver airbag. Properly store the
driver airbag out of the way. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS - WARNING)(4) Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt (Fig.
42).
(5) Remove damper (Fig. 42).
(6) If equipped, disconnect the remote audio con-
trol switch wiring from the clockspring (Fig. 42).
CAUTION: Do not bump or hammer on steering col-
umn or steering column shaft when removing steer-
ing wheel from steering column shaft.
CAUTION: When installing steering wheel puller
bolts in steering wheel, do not thread bolt into
steering wheel more than a half inch. If the bolts
are threaded into the steering wheel more than a
half inch they will contact and damage the clock-
spring.
(7) While holding the steering wheel firmly in the
straight-aheadposition, remove the steering wheel
from steering column shaft using a steering wheel
puller (Fig. 43).
(8) Remove the puller from the steering wheel.
(9) If the remote audio switches need removed
from the steering wheel, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
AUDIO/REMOTE SWITCHES - REMOVAL).
INSTALLATION
(1) If the remote radio switches need to be
installed on the steering wheel, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/AUDIO/REMOTE SWITCHES - INSTALLA-
TION).
CAUTION: Do not force steering wheel onto steer-
ing column shaft by driving it on. Pull steering
wheel down onto shaft using only the steering
wheel retaining nut.
Fig. 41 Driver Airbag Wiring Connections
1 - DRIVER AIRBAG
2 - SQUIB CONNECTORS
3 - SPEED CONTROL/HORN WIRING CONNECTOR
4 - CLOCKSPRING
Fig. 42 Steering Wheel Mounting
1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL WIRING CONNECTOR (IF
EQUIPPED)
3 - RETAINING BOLT
4 - DAMPER
Fig. 43 Steering Wheel Removal
1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - PULLER
19 - 24 COLUMNRS
STEERING WHEEL (Continued)

(2) Feed and route wiring from clockspring
through upper access hole in steering wheel.
(3) Align master serrations in steering wheel with
omitted spline on steering column shaft (at 12 o'clock
position). Slide the steering wheel onto the steering
column shaft by hand (Fig. 42). Use care not to pinch
any wiring.
NOTE: Before installing the damper on the steering
wheel, inspect the damper to ensure the rubber iso-
lator on the damper is not deteriorated or damaged.
If the damper is installed with a damaged isolator, a
buzz, squeak or rattle condition may develop.
(4) Install the damper on the steering wheel (Fig.
42).
(5) Install the steering wheel retaining bolt.
Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to 61 N´m
(45 ft. lbs.) torque.(6) If the steering wheel is equipped with remote
audio controls, connect the wiring connector to the
clockspring (Fig. 42).
(7) Connect the airbag squib wiring connectors to
the airbag and the horn and speed control switch
connector to the clockspring (Fig. 41).
(8) Install the driver airbag in the steering wheel
(Fig. 40). Install and tighten the airbag attaching
screws to 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.) torque.
(9) Connect the battery negative (ground) cable to
battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing
procedure. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
(10) Check operation of all steering wheel mounted
components.
(11) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of
steering.
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STEERING WHEEL (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the lower console:
(a) Remove five retaining screws.
(b) Pull rearward and disconnect the auxiliary
power outlet.(c) Remove lower console from vehicle.
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the lower supports
to the instrument panel frame (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove the bolts attaching the lower supports
to the floor pan.
(5) Remove the both left and right side A-pillar
trim covers using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755)
or equivalent gently pry out on the trim covers and
remove.
(6) Remove the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP PAD - REMOVAL).
(7) Disconnect the wire connectors from the Pas-
senger Airbag.
(8) Remove the two screws to each right and left
cowl trim covers.
(9) Remove screws attaching instrument panel
frame to the dash panel below windshield opening
(Fig. 4).
(10) Remove the glove box:
(a) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(b) Pivot glove box downward and disengage
hinge hooks from instrument panel.
(c) Remove glove box from vehicle.
(11) Disconnect the antenna lead connector from
behind the glove box.
(12) Disconnect the right side wire connectors from
the HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
Fig. 3 FLOOR TO CENTER STACK BRACKETS
1 - DASH PANEL OCCUPANT BRACKET
2 - FLOOR BRACKET NUT
3 - FLOOR TO CENTER STACK BRACKET (RIGHT)
4 - BRACKET ATTACHING SCREW(S)
5 - FLOOR TO CENTER STACK BRACKET (LEFT)
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-67

(13) Remove the right end cover by pulling out-
board.
(14) Remove the right side A-pillar retaining bolts
(Fig. 5). There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm
bolt.
(15) Loosen the right side cowl side roll down bolt.
(16) Remove over steering column cover. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COL-
UMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
(17) Remove the cluster bezel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL -
REMOVAL).
(18) Remove the lower steering column cover and
end cap. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER -
REMOVAL)
(19) Remove the inflatable knee blocker. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INFLATABLE
KNEE BLOCKER - REMOVAL)(20) Remove the two screws to the hood release
handle.
(21) Remove the two steering column fixed shroud
retaining screws (Fig. 6).
(22) Remove the four steering column shroud
retaining screws. Separate the steering column bear-
ing shroud and steering column shroud and remove
from vehicle (Fig. 6).
(23) Disconnect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.
(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(24) Disconnect the steering column wiring. There
are seven connectors and then unclip the harness
from the column.
(25) Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) harness connector.
Fig. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - SIX ATTACHING SCREWS
3 - 13 mm BOLT - TWO ON EACH SIDE4 - ROLL DOWN BRACKET
5 - 10 mm BOLT - STARTING BOLT ONE EACH SIDE
23 - 68 INSTRUMENT PANELRS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(29) Remove both the left and right power mirrors:
(a) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
out on mirror trim cover.
(b) Open door and remove the three torx retain-
ing screws.
(c) Disconnect the wire connector and remove
mirror from the vehicle.
(30) Feed power mirror wire harness inboard
through the A-pillar.
(31) Loosen the left side roll down bolt (Fig. 8).
(32) Remove the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt (Fig.
8).
(33) With the help of an assistant remove the
instrument panel from vehicle. Lift the instrument
panel up off the HVAC so you won't damage the seal-
ing surface of the distribution duct.
(34) If the instrument panel is being replaced,
transfer all parts to the new instrument panel
assembly.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTESFOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) With the help of an assistant place the instru-
ment panel into vehicle on roll down bolts. As you
roll the instrument panel up, lift the instrument
panel up so the duct work does not bind or bend and
you can set it down on the HVAC housing to get the
proper seal at the distribution duct. Get one bolt
started in the dash panel.
(2) Start the locator screw and install the right
side A-pillar retaining bolts (Fig. 5). There are two 13
mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(3) Install the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt (Fig.
8).
(4) Tighten the right and left side cowl side roll
down bolt.
(5) Feed power mirror wire harness outboard
through the A-pillar.
(6) Install both the left and right power mirrors:
(a) Connect the wire connector and install the
mirror onto the vehicle.
(b) Install the three torx retaining screws.
(c) Using a firm push, snap the mirror trim
cover into place.
Fig. 9 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER
REINFORCEMENT
1 - LOWER RIGHT REINFORCEMENT
2 - STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
23 - 70 INSTRUMENT PANELRS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(7) Place steering column cover plate into position
(Fig. 8).
(8) Install six instrument panel steering column
cover plate attaching screws.
(9) Install the screws attaching the instrument
panel reinforcement (Fig. 9).
(10) Place brake pedal support bracket into posi-
tion and install three nuts attaching to instrument
panel.
(11) Place steering column into position and install
four nuts retaining the steering column to the dash
panel steering column mounting bracket and lower
column to the floor (Fig. 7).
(12) Connect the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) harness connector.
(13) Connect the steering column wiring. There
are seven connectors and clip the harness to the col-
umn.
(14) Connect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.
(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(15) Place steering column bearing shroud and
steering column shroud into position and install four
steering column shroud retaining screws (Fig. 6).
(16) Place fixed shroud into position and install
two steering column fixed shroud retaining screws
(Fig. 6).
(17) Install two screws to the hood release handle.
(18) Install the inflatable knee blocker. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER
- INSTALLATION).
(19) Install the lower steering column cover and
end cap. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER AND
END CAP - INSTALLATION).
(20) Install the cluster bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL -
INSTALLATION).
(21) Install over steering column cover. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COL-
UMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the right end cover. Position over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(23) Connect the right side wire connectors to the
HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
(24) Install the glove box:
(a) Install glove box into the vehicle. Line up the
hinges and firmly snap together.(b) Push in on sides of glove box bin and raise
door.
(25) Install two screws to each right and left cowl
trim covers.
(26) Connect the wire connectors to the Passenger
Airbag.
(27) Install the screws attaching the instrument
panel frame to the dash panel below windshield
opening.
(28) Install screws attaching instrument panel
frame to the dash panel below windshield opening
(Fig. 4).
(29) Install the instrument panel top cover and
silencer. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD - INSTALLA-
TION).
(30) Install both left and right side A-pillar trim
covers.
(31) Install bolts attaching the lower supports to
the floor pan (Fig. 3).
(32) Install bolts attaching the lower supports to
the instrument panel frame.
(33) Install the lower console:
(a) Install lower console to vehicle.
(b) Connect the auxiliary power outlet.
(c) Install the six retaining screws.
(34) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Insert the trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent between access cover and center bezel
gently pry outward.
(3) Carefully pry the access cover from the instru-
ment panel (Fig. 10).
(4) Remove the two center bezel attaching screws.
(5) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out
on the edge of the instrument panel center bezel and
pull outward.
(6) Disconnect the wire connectors to the accessory
switches and HVAC control.
(7) Remove the instrument panel center bezel from
the vehicle.
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-71
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1)Remove the instrument cluster (Fig. 19). (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the message center (Fig. 19). (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/MESSAGE CENTER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the radio (Fig. 19). (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/AUDIO/RADIO - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the headlamp switch (Fig. 19). (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERI-
OR/HEADLAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the lower console (Fig. 19). (Refer to 23
- BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER CONSOLE
- REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the lower panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER INSTRUMENT
PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the instrument panel assembly. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove the instrument panel speakers.
(9) Remove the glove box light.
(10) Remove the two passenger air bag mounting
bolts (Fig. 20).
(11) Loosen the three passenger air bag support
bracket bolts to the hydro-form rail (Fig. 20).
(12) Remove the 16 screws along the upper edge of
the pad & panel assembly.(13) Remove the 19 screws along the lower edge of
the pad & panel assembly.
(14) Remove the pad and panel assembly (Fig. 19).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the pan & panel assembly onto the
instrument panel support structure (Fig. 19).
(2) Install the 19 screws along the lower edge of
the pad & panel assembly (Fig. 19).
(3) Install the 16 screws along the upper edge of
the pad & panel assembly.
(4) Install and tighten the two passenger air bag
mounting screws (Fig. 20).
(5) Tighten the three passenger air bag support
bracket bolts to the hydro-form tube (Fig. 20).
(6) Install the glove box light.
(7) Install the instrument panel speakers.
(8) Install the instrument panel assembly. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION)
(9) Install the lower panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER INSTRUMENT
PANEL TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(10) Install the lower console. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION)
(11) Install the headlamp switch. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
(12) Install the radio. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
AUDIO/RADIO - INSTALLATION)
(13)
Install the message center. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/MESSAGE CENTER - INSTALLATION)
(14) Install the instrument cluster. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTAL-
LATION)
Fig. 19 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
1 - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
2 - TOP COVER
3 - PAD AND PANEL ASSEMBLY
4 - LOWER CONSOLE
5 - LOWER PANEL
6 - RADIO
7 - HEADLAMP SWITCH
Fig. 20 AIRBAG MOUNTING HARDWARE
1 - AIR BAG SCREWS (2)
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 - AIR BAG SUPPORT BRACKET BOLTS (3)
4 - HYDRO-FORM INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT RAIL
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-77

RECLINER HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screw holding recliner handle to
recliner spline shaft (Fig. 12).
(2) Remove recliner handle from spline shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place recliner handle in position on spline
shaft.
(2) Install screw to hold recliner handle to recliner
spline shaft (Fig. 12).
ARMREST
REMOVAL
(1) Using a small flat blade, pry cap from side of
armrest (Fig. 13).
(2) Remove bolt attaching armrest to seat back.
(3) Remove armrest from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place armrest in position on seat back.
(2) Install bolt attaching armrest to seat back.
Tighten bolt to 29N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install side cap into the side of the armrest.
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL
A non-calibrated Occupant Classification Module
(OCM) is the only component of the Occupant Clas-
sification System (OCS) that is available for separate
service replacement, as outlined in the procedures
that follow. The OCS components of the passenger
side front seat cushion including the cushion frame,
springs, pad, occupant detection bladder, pressure
sensor, seat cushion foam and the OCM are a factory-
calibrated and assembled unit. Once this unit is con-
nected to a vehicle electrically, the calibration
settings are uploaded from the OCM and stored in
the memory of the Airbag Control Module (ACM). If
only the OCM is subsequently replaced, the new,
non-calibrated OCM learns the proper calibration
settings from the ACM after it is connected to the
vehicle electrically.
Fig. 12 RECLINER HANDLE - MANUAL
1 - CUSHION SIDE COVER
2 - RECLINER SPLINE
3 - SCREW
4 - RECLINER HANDLE
Fig. 13 ARMREST
1 - SEAT BACK
2 - ARMREST
3 - SHOULDER BOLT
4 - CAP
5 - WASHER
6 - STOP SCREW
23 - 108 SEATSRS

If any of the remaining OCS components of the
passenger side front seat cushion require replace-
ment, they are serviced only as a factory-calibrated,
assembled, and tamper-evident service replacement
package. This package includes the assembled frame,
springs, pad, bladder, sensor, foam, wiring and a cal-
ibrated OCM. When installing this package, always
replace all of the existing components with the new
components as a unit. Do not attempt to separate or
disconnect any of the new OCS components con-
tained in the service replacement package from each
other, and do not attempt to reuse any of the
replaced components in this or any other vehicle.
Once any of the original factory-installed compo-
nents except the OCM have been replaced with the
service replacement package components, the OCM
can only be serviced by replacing the entire passen-
ger side front seat cushion unit with another com-
plete service replacement package. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT -
REMOVAL).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECTANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) Remove access winch cover (spare tire) plug
(Fig. 14).
(2) Lower spare tire approximately 18 inches
before raising vehicle to access the nuts.
(3) From under vehicle, remove nuts attaching
front seat risers to the floor.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Remove seat and riser from floor (Fig. 15).
(6) Tip seat rearward and disconnect wire connec-
tors from body harness, if equipped.
(7) Remove seat from vehicle.
Fig. 14 ACCESS TO WINCH
1 - WINCH PLUG
2 - ACCESS HOLE TO WINCH
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FRONT SEAT (Continued)