JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual

OPERATION
The power window system includes the Driver
Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door Module
(PDM), which are mounted in their respective front
door, the rear door power window switches mounted
on the rear doors, and the power window motors
mounted to the window regulator in each door. The
DDM houses four master power window switches, the
power window lockout switch and the control logic for
the driver side front and rear door power windows.
The PDM houses the passenger side front door power
window switch and the control logic for the passenger
side front and rear door power windows.
When a master power window switch on the DDM
is used to operate a passenger side power window,
the DDM sends the window switch actuation mes-
sage to the PDM over the Programmable Communi-
cations Interface (PCI) data bus. The PDM responds
to these messages by sending control outputs to move
the passenger side power window motors. In addi-
tion, when the power window lockout switch in the
DDM is actuated to disable power window operation,
a lockout message is sent to the PDM over the PCI
data bus.
The Body Control Module (BCM) also supports and
controls certain features of the power window sys-
tem. The BCM receives a hard wired input from the
ignition switch. The programming in the BCM allows
it to process the information from this input and
send ignition switch status messages to the DDM
and the PDM over the PCI data bus. The DDM and
PDM use this information and hard wired inputs
from the front door ajar switches to control the light-
ing of the power window switch lamps, and to control
the operation of the power window after ignition-off
feature.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the power window system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
WINDOWS
Following are tests that will help to diagnose the
hard wired components and circuits of the power
window system. However, these tests may not prove
conclusive in the diagnosis of this system. In order to
obtain conclusive testing of the power window sys-
tem, the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network and all of the electronic mod-
ules that provide inputs to, or receive outputs from
the power window system components must be
checked.The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the power window system requires the use
of a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Proce-
dures manual. The DRB scan tool can provide confir-
mation that the PCI data bus is functional, that all
of the electronic modules are sending and receiving
the proper messages on the PCI data bus, and that
the power window motors are being sent the proper
hard wired outputs by the door modules for them to
perform their power window system functions.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
ALL WINDOWS INOPERATIVE
(1) Check the operation of the power lock switch
on the driver side front door. If all of the doors lock
and unlock, but none of the power windows operate,
use a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual to check the Body Control Module
(BCM), the Driver Door Module (DDM) and the PCI
data bus for proper operation. If not OK, go to Step
2.
(2) Check the operation of the power lock switch
on the passenger side front door. If the passenger
doors lock and unlock, but the driver side front door
does not, go to Step 5. If all of the power locks and
power windows are inoperative from both front doors,
go to Step 3.
(3) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the Power Distri-
bution Center (PDC). If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK,
repair the shorted circuit or component as required
and replace the faulty fuse.
(4) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the PDC. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the
open fused B(+) circuit to the battery as required.
(5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the trim panel from the driver side
front door. Disconnect the 15-way door wire harness
connector from the DDM connector receptacle. Check
for continuity between the ground circuit cavity of
the 15-way door wire harness connector for the DDM
and a good ground. There should be continuity. If
OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open ground
circuit to ground as required.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
15-way door wire harness connector for the DDM. If
OK, replace the faulty DDM. If not OK, repair the
open fused B(+) circuit to the fuse in the PDC as
required.
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POWER WINDOWS (Continued)

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS
INOPERATIVE
If the driver side front and rear power windows
operate, but the passenger side front and rear do not,
use a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual to check the PCI data bus for proper
operation.
ONE WINDOW INOPERATIVE
The window glass and regulator mechanism must
be free to slide up and down for the power window
motor to function properly. If the window glass and
regulator is not free to move up and down, the motor
will overload and trip the integral circuit breaker. To
determine if the window glass and regulator are free,
disconnect the regulator plate from the glass. Then
slide the window up and down by hand.
There is an alternate method to check if the win-
dow glass and regulator mechanism is free. Position
the glass between the up and down stops. Then,
shake the glass in the door. Check that the glass can
be moved slightly from side to side, front to rear, and
up and down. Then check that the glass is not bound
tight in the tracks.
If the window glass and regulator mechanism is
free, refer toDoor Modulein Electrical, Power Win-
dows. If the glass is not free, inspect the window
glass mounting and operating hardware for damage
or improperly installed components. Refer toBodyto
check for proper installation or damage of the win-
dow glass mounting and operating hardware.
DOOR MODULE
NOTE: The following tests may not prove conclu-
sive in the diagnosis of this component. The most
reliable, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose
this component requires the use of a DRB scan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual.
If the problem being diagnosed is a rear door win-
dow that does not operate from the rear door switch,
but does operate from the master switch on the
driver side front door, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER WINDOWS/POWER WINDOW SWITCH -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If the problem is a
passenger side front or rear window that operates
from the switch on that door, but does not operate
from the master switch on the driver side front door,
use a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual to diagnose the circuitry of both door
modules and the PCI data bus. For complete circuit
diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
details of wire harness routing and retention, connec-tor pin-out information and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the trim panel from the front door, but
do not disconnect the door wire harness connectors
from the door module. Go to Step 2.
(2) Check the 15-way door wire harness connector
for the door module to see that it is fully seated in
the door module connector receptacle. If OK, go to
Step 3. If not OK, properly connect the 15-way door
wire harness connector for the door module to the
door module connector receptacle.
(3) Disconnect the 15-way door wire harness con-
nector from the door module connector receptacle.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit cav-
ity of the 15-way door wire harness connector for the
door module and a good ground. There should be con-
tinuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the
open ground circuit to ground as required.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
15-way door wire harness connector for the door
module. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the
open fused B(+) circuit to the fuse in the Power Dis-
tribution Center (PDC) as required.
(5) If the inoperative window is on a front door, go
to Step 6. If the inoperative window is on a rear door
go to Step 9.
(6) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the door wire harness connector
from the inoperative power window motor wire har-
ness connector. Check for continuity between the
front window driver up circuit cavity of the 15-way
door wire harness connector for the door module and
a good ground. Repeat the check for the front window
driver down circuit. In each case there should be no
continuity. If OK, go to Step 7. If not OK, repair the
shorted front window driver up or down circuit as
required.
(7) Check for continuity between the front window
driver up circuit cavities of the 15-way door wire har-
ness connector for the door module and the door wire
harness connector for the power window motor.
Repeat the check for the front window driver down
circuit. In each case there should be continuity. If
OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the open front
window driver up or down circuit as required.
(8) Reconnect the 15-way door wire harness con-
nector back into the door module connector recepta-
cle. Connect the battery negative cable. Connect the
probes of a reversible DC digital voltmeter to the
door wire harness connector for the power window
motor. Observe the voltmeter while actuating the
switch for that window in the up and down direc-
tions. There should be battery voltage for as long as
the switch is held in both the up and down positions,
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POWER WINDOWS (Continued)

and no voltage in the neutral position. If OK,(Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW
MOTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If not OK,
replace the faulty door module.
(9) Check the rear door power window switch con-
tinuity. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER WIN-
DOWS/POWER WINDOW SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING). If OK, go to Step 10. If not OK,
replace the faulty rear door power window switch.
(10) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Reconnect the door wire harness connector to
the rear door power window switch. Disconnect the
door wire harness connector from the inoperative
power window motor wire harness connector. Check
for continuity between the rear window driver up cir-
cuit cavity of the 15-way door wire harness connector
for the door module and a good ground. Repeat the
check for the rear window driver down circuit. In
each case there should be no continuity. If OK, go to
Step 11. If not OK, repair the shorted rear window
driver up or down circuit as required.
(11) Check for continuity between the rear window
driver up circuit cavities of the 15-way door wire har-
ness connector for the door module and the power
window motor wire harness connector. Repeat the
check for the rear window driver down circuit. In
each case there should be continuity. If OK, go to
Step 12. If not OK, repair the open rear window
driver up or down circuit as required.
NOTE: The door module feeds battery current to
both terminals of the rear door power window
motors when the power window lockout switch is in
the Unlock position, until the master window switch
on the driver side front door is actuated. The door
module feeds ground to both terminals of the rear
door power window motor when the power window
lockout switch is in the Lock position, until the
master window switch on the driver side front door
is actuated.
(12) Reconnect the 15-way door wire harness con-
nector for the door module to the door module con-
nector receptacle. Connect the battery negative cable.
Check for battery voltage at each cavity in the door
wire harness connector for the power window motor.
Each cavity should have battery voltage when the
power window switch is in the neutral position. Each
cavity should also have battery voltage in one other
switch position, either up or down, and zero volts
with the switch in the opposite position. If OK, (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW
MOTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If not OK,
replace the faulty door module.POWER WINDOW SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The power window motors are controlled by a two-
way momentary switch mounted on the trim panel of
each passenger door, and four two-way momentary
switches on the driver side front door trim panel. The
driver side front door trim panel also has a two-posi-
tion power window lockout switch. Each power win-
dow switch, except the lockout switch, is illuminated
by a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) that is integral to
the switch paddle.
The front door power window switches and the
power window lockout switch are integral to the
Driver Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door
Module (PDM). The front door power window
switches and their lamps cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the entire DDM
or PDM unit must be replaced. The rear door power
window switches and their lamps cannot be adjusted
or repaired but, if faulty or damaged, only the
affected rear door power window switch must be
replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULES/DRIVER DOOR MODULE -
REMOVAL).
OPERATION
The front door power window switches provide an
up or down (or lock and unlock signal in the case of
the lockout switch) to the door module circuitry. The
Driver Door Module (DDM) circuitry controls the out-
put to the driver side front and rear door power win-
dow motors, and supplies electrical current as
required for the stand-alone operation of the driver
side rear door power window switch. The Passenger
Door Module (PDM) circuitry controls the output to
the passenger side front and rear door power window
motors, and supplies electrical current as required
for the stand-alone operation of the passenger side
rear door power window switch.
When a DDM-integrated master power window
switch for a passenger side window is actuated, or
when the power window lockout switch is actuated to
disable the passenger door power windows, the DDM
circuitry sends a message to the PDM over the Pro-
grammable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus
to control the output to that power window motor(s).
The power window switch for the driver side front
door power window has two detent positions in the
Down direction. The first detent provides normal
power window down operation. If this switch is
depressed to the second detent, the Auto Down cir-
cuitry of the DDM is activated. The Auto-Down cir-
cuitry will automatically move the driver side front
door window to its fully lowered position, even if the
power window switch is released. The Auto-Down
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event will be automatically cancelled and the window
movement will be stopped if the DDM circuitry
detects a second input from the driver side front door
power window switch, in either direction.
Each power window switch, except the lockout
switch, is illuminated by a Light-Emitting Diode
(LED) when the ignition switch is turned to the On
position. However, when the lockout switch is placed
in the Lock position, the LED for the locked-out front
and rear passenger door power window switches is
turned off.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the power window switches.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
The diagnosis found here applies only to the rear
door power window switches. If the problem being
diagnosed is an inoperative power window switch
illumination lamp, but the power window switch
operates as designed, replace the faulty rear door
power window switch(verify the power lockout
switch is not actuated). For complete circuit dia-
grams, refer to the appropriate wiring information.
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams,
proper wire and connector repair procedures, details
of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-
out information and location views for the various
wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the power window switch from the
rear door trim panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER WINDOWS/POWER WINDOW SWITCH -
REMOVAL).
(3) Check the rear door power window switch con-
tinuity as shown in the Rear Door Power Window
Switch Continuity chart (Fig. 1). If OK, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW
MOTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If not OK,
replace the faulty rear door power window switch.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the trim panel from the rear door.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL) for the procedures.
(3) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the sides of the switch
receptacle on the back of the rear door trim panel
away from the perimeter of the power window switch
to release the switch from the receptacle (Fig. 2).
(4) Remove the power window switch from the
rear door trim panel switch receptacle.
Fig. 1 Rear Door Power Window Switch Continuity
SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN
LED 3 AND 6
OFF 1 AND 2
OFF 4 AND 5
FORWARD 1 AND 2
FORWARD 5 AND 6
REARWARD 2 AND 6
REARWARD 4 AND 5
Fig. 2 Rear Door Power Window Switch Remove/
Install
1 - REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL
2 - TRIM PANEL RECEPTACLE
3 - POWER WINDOW SWITCH
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POWER WINDOW SWITCH (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the power window switch to the rear
door trim panel switch receptacle.
(2) Press firmly and evenly on the back of the
power window switch until it snaps into rear door
trim panel switch receptacle.
(3) Install the trim panel onto the rear door. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION) for the procedures.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WINDOW MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
Power operated front and rear door windows are
standard equipment on this model. Each door has a
permanent magnet reversible electric motor with an
integral right angle gearbox mechanism that oper-
ates the window regulator. In addition, each power
window motor is equipped with an integral self-reset-
ting circuit breaker to protect the motor from over-
loads.
The power window motor gearbox housing is
secured to the window regulator drum housing with
screws. The window regulators used in all four doors
are single vertical post cable-and-drum type. A
molded plastic slider guided by the post is driven by
the regulator cables. The slider raises and lowers the
window glass through a steel lift plate attachment.
Front and rear glass channels within each door guide
and stabilize each end of the glass.
The power window motor and gearbox assembly
cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the
entire power window motor and gearbox unit must be
replaced. The window regulators are available for
service. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WIN-
DOW REGULATOR - REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - REAR/WINDOW REGULATOR -
REMOVAL) for the regulator service procedures.
OPERATION
A positive and negative battery connection to the
two motor terminals will cause the power window
motor to rotate in one direction. Reversing the cur-
rent through these same two connections will cause
the motor to rotate in the opposite direction.
When the power window motor operates, it rotates
the regulator cable drum through its gearbox. The
window regulator cable drum is connected through
two cables to the plastic slider on the vertical post.
As the cable drum rotates, it lets cable out on one
side of the drum, and takes cable in on the other side
of the drum. The changes in cable length move the
slider up or down the vertical post, raising or lower-
ing the window glass.If the window regulator or window glass bind,
encounter obstructions, or reach their travel limits it
overloads the power window motor. The overloading
condition causes the power window motor self-reset-
ting circuit breaker to open, which stops the motor
from running.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WINDOW MOTOR
Before you proceed with this diagnosis, confirm
proper switch operation. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/DRIVER
DOOR MODULE - OPERATION) or (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/POWER WINDOWS/POWER WIN-
DOW SWITCH - OPERATION). For complete circuit
diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
details of wire harness routing and retention, connec-
tor pin-out information and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
(1) Remove the trim panel from the door with the
inoperative power window. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) or
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL) for the procedures.
(2) Disconnect the door wire harness connector
from the power window motor wire harness connec-
tor. Apply battery current to one cavity of the power
window motor wire harness connector, and apply
ground to the other cavity of the connector. The
power window motor should operate in one direction.
Remember, if the window is in the full up or full
down position, the motor will not operate in that
direction by design. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
replace the faulty power window motor.
(3) Reverse the battery and ground connections to
the two cavities of the power window motor wire har-
ness connector. The power window motor should now
operate in the other direction. Remember, if the win-
dow is in the full up or full down position, the motor
will not operate in that direction by design. If OK, go
to Step 4. If not OK, replace the faulty power window
motor.
(4) If the power window motor operates in both
directions, check the operation of the window glass
and regulator mechanism through its complete up
and down travel. There should be no binding or stick-
ing of the window glass or regulator mechanism
through the entire travel range. If not OK, (Refer to
23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW REGULATOR
- REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS -
REAR/WINDOW REGULATOR - REMOVAL) to
check for proper installation or damage of the win-
dow glass mounting and operating hardware.
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POWER WINDOW SWITCH (Continued)

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the window regulator from the door.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW
REGULATOR - REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - REAR/WINDOW REGULATOR -
REMOVAL) for the procedures.
(3) Place the window regulator on a suitable work
surface and remove the screws that secure the power
window motor to the window regulator.
(4) Remove the power window motor from the win-
dow regulator.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the power window motor onto the win-
dow regulator.
(2) Install and tighten the screws that secure the
power window motor to the window regulator.
Tighten the screws to 9 N´m (80 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the window regulator onto the door.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW
REGULATOR - INSTALLATION) or(Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - REAR/WINDOW REGULATOR -
INSTALLATION) for the procedures.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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WINDOW MOTOR (Continued)

RESTRAINTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RESTRAINTS
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................4
WARNING - RESTRAINT SYSTEM...........5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM...................5
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING
NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTS.........................6
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE
AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
DEPLOYMENT.........................6
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION
TEST................................8
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................12
CHILD TETHER ANCHOR
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................13
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................14
CLOCKSPRING
DESCRIPTION.........................14
OPERATION...........................15
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING
CENTERING.........................15
REMOVAL.............................16
INSTALLATION.........................17
DRIVER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION.........................18
OPERATION...........................19
REMOVAL.............................19
DISASSEMBLY.........................20
ASSEMBLY............................21
INSTALLATION.........................22
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................23
OPERATION...........................24REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................25
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR & BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................25
INSTALLATION.........................26
FRONT SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
REMOVAL.............................27
INSTALLATION.........................28
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
REMOVAL.............................28
INSTALLATION.........................29
PASSENGER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION.........................30
OPERATION...........................30
REMOVAL.............................31
INSTALLATION.........................32
REAR CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
REMOVAL.............................32
INSTALLATION.........................34
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
REMOVAL.............................34
INSTALLATION.........................35
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................36
SEAT BELT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................37
OPERATION...........................37
SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER
REMOVAL.............................38
INSTALLATION.........................38
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION.........................39
OPERATION...........................39
REMOVAL.............................39
INSTALLATION.........................42
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................42
OPERATION...........................43
REMOVAL.............................43
INSTALLATION.........................44
RESTRAINTS
DESCRIPTION
An occupant restraint system is standard factory-
installed safety equipment on this model. Availableoccupant restraints for this model include both active
and passive types. Active restraints are those which
require the vehicle occupants to take some action to
employ, such as fastening a seat belt; while passive
restraints require no action by the vehicle occupants
to be employed (Fig. 1).
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Fig. 1 Supplemental Restraints
1 - FRONT IMPACT SENSOR (2)
2 - PASSENGER AIRBAG
3 - DRIVER AIRBAG4 - AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
5 - SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (2)
6 - SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (2)
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ACTIVE RESTRAINTS
The active restraints for this model include:
²Front Seat Belts- Both front seating positions
are equipped with three-point seat belt systems
employing a lower B-pillar mounted inertia latch-
type retractor, height-adjustable upper B-pillar
mounted turning loops, a fixed lower seat belt anchor
secured to the lower B-pillar, and a fixed end-release
seat belt buckle secured to the side of the floor panel
transmission tunnel. Both front seat belt buckles
include an integral Hall-effect seat belt switch that
detects whether its respective seat belt has been fas-
tened.
²Rear Seat Belts- Both outboard rear seating
positions are equipped with three-point seat belt sys-
tems. The outboard seating position belts employ a
lower C-pillar mounted inertia latch-type retractor,
height-adjustable upper C-pillar mounted turning
loops, and a fixed lower seat belt anchor secured to
the floor panel. The center rear seating position of
vehicles manufactured for sale in North America has
a lap belt that is anchored to the rear floor panel
with the right outboard seat belt buckle. Vehicles
manufactured for sale outside of North America are
equipped with a three-point seat belt in the rear seat
center seating position. This seat belt has an inertia
latch-type retractor that is integral to the rear seat
back panel, and the lower belt anchor is secured to
the rear floor panel with the right outboard seat belt
buckle. A cable from the seat back latch locks the
center belt retractor spool unless the seat back is
fully latched. All three rear seat belts have fixed end-
release seat belt buckles secured to the rear floor
panel, a single buckle unit on the right side and a
double buckle unit on the left side.
²Child Seat Tether Anchors- All vehicles are
equipped with three, fixed-position, child seat upper
tether anchors and two lower anchors. Two upper
anchors are integral to the back of the right rear seat
back panel, and one is integral to the left rear seat
back panel. The two lower anchors are integral to the
outboard rear seat back brackets.
PASSIVE RESTRAINTS
The passive restraints available for this model
include the following:
²Dual Front Airbags- Multistage driver and
front passenger airbags are available for this model.
This airbag system is a passive, inflatable, Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS) and vehicles with
this equipment can be readily identified by the ªSRS
- AIRBAGº logo molded into the driver airbag trim
cover in the center of the steering wheel and also
into the passenger airbag door area of the instru-
ment panel top pad above the glove box (Fig. 2).
Vehicles with the airbag system can also be identifiedby the airbag indicator, which will illuminate in the
instrument cluster for about seven seconds as a bulb
test each time the ignition switch is turned to the On
position.
²Side Curtain Airbags- Optional side curtain
airbags are available for this model when it is also
equipped with dual front airbags. This airbag system
is a passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS) and vehicles with this equipment can be
readily identified by a molded identification trim but-
ton with the ªSRS - AIRBAGº logo located on the
headliner above each B-pillar (Fig. 2).
The supplemental restraint system includes the
following major components, which are described in
further detail elsewhere in this service information:
²Airbag Control Module- The Airbag Control
Module (ACM) is also sometimes referred to as the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). The ACM is
located on a mount on the floor panel transmission
tunnel near the park brake release mechanism,
under the center floor console.
²Airbag Indicator- The airbag indicator is inte-
gral to the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster
(EMIC), which is located on the instrument panel in
front of the driver.
²Clockspring- The clockspring is located near
the top of the steering column, directly beneath the
steering wheel.
²Driver Airbag- The driver airbag is located in
the center of the steering wheel, beneath the driver
airbag trim cover.
²Driver Knee Blocker- The driver knee blocker
is a structural unit secured to the back side of and
integral to the instrument panel steering column
opening cover.
²Front Impact Sensor- Two front impact sen-
sors are used on vehicles equipped with dual front
airbags, one left side and one right side. One sensor
is located on a bracket on the lower inboard side of
each vertical member of the radiator support.
Fig. 2 SRS Logo
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