dual stage inflators. When supplied with the proper
electrical signal, the inflator or inflators discharge
the gas directly into the cushion. The airbagmodule
cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if de-
ployed or in any way damaged.
WARNING: THE DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
CONTAINS ARGON GAS PRESSURIZED TO
OVER 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI). DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG
MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR.
DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE OR BRING
INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT
STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93°C
(200°F). REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPO-
NENTS ONLY BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES
MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT
PROTECTION. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS,
AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE
SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICAL-
LY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
THEY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW
FASTENER MUST NEVER BE REPLACED
WITH ANY IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH
THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN
THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN
THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. FAILURE TO
TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
(1) Using a DRBIIIt read Airbag DTC’s
If the following active codes are present:
ACTIVE DTC CONDITIONS SQUIB STATUS
Driver Squib 1 open
Driver Squib 2 open
Check the stored DTC’s AND IF the stored
minutes for both are within 15 minutes of
each other.
Both Driver Squib 1 and 2
were used.
Driver Squib 1 open
Driver Squib 2 open
Check the stored DTC’s AND IF the stored
minutes for Driver Squib 2 open is
GREATER than the stored minutes for
Driver Squib 1 by 15 minutes or more.
Driver Squib 1 was used;
Driver Squib 2 is live.
Driver Squib 1 open
Driver Squib 2 open
Check the stored DTC’s AND IF the stored
minutes for Driver Squib 1 open is
GREATER than the stored minutes for
Driver Squib 2 by 15 minutes or more.
Driver Squib 1 is live;
Driver Squib 2 was used.
If Driver Squib 1 open is
an active code.
Check the stored DTC’s AND IF Driver
Squib 2 open is NOT an active code.
Driver Squib 1 was used;
Driver Squib 2 is live.
If Driver Squib 2 open is
an active code.
Check the stored DTC’s AND IF Driver
Squib 1 open is NOT an active code.
Driver Squib 1 is live;
Driver Squib 2 was used.
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GENERAL INFORMATION