Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual — part 270

SERVICE PROCEDURES

CLEANUP PROCEDURE

CAUTION: When working around deployed Airbags,
rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeves
should be worn. There may be deposits that could
irritate the skin and eyes.

Roll or fold the Passenger Airbag Module towards

the instrument panel surface and close the door over
the folded bag. Then tape the door shut.

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual pow-

der from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside
in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well (Fig.
7). If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC
mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower
motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue
expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple
vacuum cleaning may to necessary to decontaminate
the interior of the vehicle.

NOTE: Dispose of deployed airbags properly. Con-
tact dealer or government agency for disposal rec-
ommendations.

SERVICE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE

DRIVER AIRBAG

After a Driver Airbag Module has been deployed:
• Driver Airbag Module

• Steering wheel

• Clockspring assembly

• Steering Column assembly
The component above must be replaced because

they cannot be reused. Replace any other driver air-
bag system components if damaged.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

After

a

Passenger

Airbag

Module

has

been

deployed:

• Passenger Airbag Module

• Instrument panel and pad assembly
The components above must be replaced because of

visible or non visible structural damage.

The glove box, top cover, cluster hood, steering col-

umn cover, right trim bezel and/or end cap, or any
other components should be checked and replaced if
damaged.

HANDLING AIRBAG MODULES

DEPLOYED MODULE

CAUTION: The vehicle interior may contain a very
small amount of sodium hydroxide powder, a
by-product of airbag deployment. Sodium hydroxide
powder can irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat.
Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and long
sleeved clothing when cleaning any of the powder
residue from the vehicle.

If you find that the cleanup is irritating your skin,

run cool water over the affected area. Also, if you
experience nasal or throat irritation, exit the vehicle
for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation
continues, see a physician.

UNDEPLOYED

The airbag modules must be stored in its 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 module. When car-
rying or handling an undeployed airbag module, the
trim side of the airbag should be pointing away from
the body to minimize possibility of injury if acciden-
tal deployment occurs. Do not place undeployed air-
bag face down on a solid surface, the airbag will
propel into the air if accidentally deployment occurs.

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION

Check the airbag warning lamp for proper opera-

tion as follows:

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

The airbag warning lamp should illuminate. If does
not, test the system using a DRB lll

t scan tool and

Body

Diagnostic

Procedures

Manual.

Repair

as

required.

(2) The airbag warning lamp lights, but fails to go

out after ten seconds. Test the system using a scan
tool and Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual. Repair
as required.

(3) Erasing

stored

Diagnostic

Trouble

Codes

(DTC’s) is not required.

Fig. 7 Vacuum Heater and A/C Outlets

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: THIS SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COM-
PLEX ELECTRO–MECHANICAL UNIT. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
BEFORE BEGINNING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPO-
NENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAIL-
URE

TO

DISCONNECT

THE

BATTERY

COULD

RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE

FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG
COMPONENTS.

DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIR-

BAG FACE DOWN ON A SOLID SURFACE, THE AIR-
BAG

WILL

PROPEL

INTO

THE

AIR

IF

ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED AND COULD RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN CARRYING OR HAN-
DLING AN UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE, THE
TRIM SIDE OF THE AIRBAG SHOULD BE POINTING
AWAY FROM THE BODY TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY
OF

INJURY

IF

ACCIDENTAL

DEPLOYMENT

OCCURS.

REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITH

MOPAR

T

REPLACEMENT

PARTS.

SUBSTITUTE

PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT
INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFE-
RIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RUBBER GLOVES,

AND LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING WHEN CLEANING
POWDER RESIDUE FROM VEHICLE AFTER AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT.

SODIUM

HYDROXIDE

POWDER

RESIDUE EMITTED FROM A DEPLOYED AIRBAG
CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA WITH COOL WATER IF IRRITATION IS EXPE-
RIENCED. IF NASAL OR THROAT IRRITATION IS
EXPERIENCED, EXIT THE VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR
UNTIL THE IRRITATION CEASES. IF IRRITATION
CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSICIAN.

DO NOT USE A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG THAT IS

NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IMPROPER
DEPLOYMENT

AND

PERSONAL

INJURY

CAN

RESULT.

THE

FACTORY

INSTALLED

FASTENERS,

SCREWS AND BOLTS USED TO FASTEN AIRBAG
COMPONENTS HAVE A SPECIAL COATING AND
ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE FASTENERS,
USE ONLY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FASTENERS
LISTED IN THE PARTS CATALOG WHEN FASTENER
REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED.

NOTE: Airbags should be stored in a cool dry loca-
tion away from excessive heat and static electrical
activity with the fabric airbag facing UP, or a prema-
ture deployment can result.

If the Driver/Passenger Airbag Module is defective

and not deployed, refer to Chrysler Corporation cur-
rent return list for proper handling procedures.

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (ACM)

WARNING: REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPO-
NENTS

WITH

CHRYSLER

MOPAR

T

SPECIFIED

REPLACEMENT PARTS. SUBSTITUTE PARTS MAY
VISUALLY

APPEAR

INTERCHANGEABLE,

BUT

INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFE-
RIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

THE ACM CONTAINS A IMPACT SENSOR WHICH

ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE AIR-
BAGS.

TO

AVOID

ACCIDENTAL

DEPLOYMENT,

NEVER CONNECT ACM ELECTRICALLY TO THE
SYSTEM

WHILE

VEHICLE

BATTERY

IS

CON-

NECTED.

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable (Fig. 8).

(2) For a manual transmission, remove shifter

knob and boot.

(3) For automatic transmission models, remove

shifter knob and unsnap shift indicator bezel.

(4) Remove the four attaching screws to floor con-

sole.

(5) Remove parking brake lever. Refer to Section

5-Brakes, Parking Brake Lever Removal and Instal-
lation.

(6) Remove four mounting nuts to ACM.
(7) Disconnect wire harness connectors and remove

ACM from mounting studs.

Fig. 8 Disconnect Battery Negative Remote Cable

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION: USE SUPPLIED NUTS ONLY.

For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(1) Position ACM (arrow pointing forward) on cen-

ter tunnel area mounting studs.

(2) Attach the four mounting nuts and tighten to

15 to 19 N·m (125 to 160 in. lbs.) torque.

(3) Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag Sys-

tem Test procedures before connecting battery nega-
tive remote cable.

CLOCKSPRING

REMOVAL

CAUTION: When removing a deployed module, rub-
ber gloves, eye protection and long sleeves should
be worn. There may be deposits on the surface
which could irritate the skin and eyes.

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable (Fig. 8).

(2) Remove the two steering column lower cover

attaching screws. Remove upper cover.

(3) Remove the speed control switch screws from

back of the steering wheel. Pull the switch pods out
and disconnect the wires.

(4) Remove the Driver Airbag Module attaching

bolts from the steering wheel. Lift the module and
disconnect the wire by:

(a) Lifting the secondary latch.
(b) Disconnect the connector from back of the

airbag module using the finger grips. Use care not
to pull on wires. Never use a metallic tool to pry on
the connector.
(5) Disconnect the horn wire from the steering

wheel and remove the speed control wires from the
wire guides.

(6) Remove the steering wheel. Carefully feed all

wires through the steering wheel armature to avoid
damaging wires. When replacing a deployed Driver
Airbag Module, a new clockspring must be installed
(Fig. 9).

(7) Remove the nut attaching steering wheel to the

steering column.

(8) Disconnect the natural 3-way and the yellow

2-way connectors from back side of the Driver Airbag
Module.

(9) Remove the steering column shrouds by unfas-

tening the two fasteners.

(10) Remove multi-function switch by unfastening

the two screws.

(11) Remove the clockspring by lifting the top lock

housing latches up slightly to guide it over the lock
housing. The clockspring cannot be serviced.

INSTALLATION

(1) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are

straight ahead position.

(2) Center the clockspring by ensuring the yellow

indicator visually seen through the centering window.
Refer to Clockspring Centering Procedure.

(3) Align the top locking tab with the slot on the

lock housing. Gently push into place.

(4) Install the multi-function switch and tighten to

1.5 to 2.5 N·m (14 to 22 in. lbs.) torque.

(5) Install

the

steering

column

shrouds

and

tighten to 1.7 to 2.3 N·m (15 to 20 in. lbs.) torque.

(6) Carefully route the wires through the hole in

the steering wheel armature. Install steering wheel
and Tighten to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.

(7) Route the speed control wires under the horn

mechanism and through the speed control switch
pockets. Connect the speed control wires to switches
and install switches. Tighten screws to 0.7 to 2.7 N·m
(6 to 24 in. lbs.) torque.

(8) Connect horn lead to the airbag module mount-

ing bracket.

(9) Connect the yellow airbag lead to the Driver

Airbag Module and push secondary latch into place
(Fig. 9). Ensure the wires do not get pinched during
installation.

(10) Install the airbag module bolts and tighten to

9 to 10 N·m (80 to 90 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diag-
nosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures
before connecting the battery negative remote cable.

Fig. 9 Clockspring

1 – LOCK HOUSING LATCHES
2 – HORN WIRE
3 – SQUIB WIRE
4 – SPEED CONTROL WIRES
5 – 2–WAY CONNECTOR
6 – 4–WAY CONNECTOR

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DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE

REMOVAL

CAUTION: When removing a deployed Driver Air-
bag Module, rubber gloves, eye protection and long
sleeves should be worn. There may be deposits on
the surface that could irritate the skin and eyes.

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable (Fig. 8).

(2) Remove the speed control switch screws from

back of the steering wheel. Pull the switch pods out
and disconnect the wires.

(3) Remove the Driver Airbag Module attaching

bolts from the steering wheel. Lift the module and
disconnect the wire by:

(a) Lifting the secondary latch.
(b) Disconnect the connector from back of the

Driver Airbag Module using the finger grips. Use
care not to pull on wires. Never use a metallic tool
to pry off the connector.
(4) Disconnect the horn wire from the airbag

mounting bracket. Remove the speed control wires
from the wire guides.

(5) When replacing a deployed Driver Airbag Mod-

ule, the clockspring must also be replaced. Refer to
Clockspring Removal and Installation in this section.

INSTALLATION

(1) Connect horn wire to the Driver Airbag Module

mounting bracket. Connect the Driver Airbag Module
connector to the back of the module. Make airbag
connection by pressing straight in on the connector
then push the secondary latch into place. The connec-
tor should be fully seated to ensure a positive connec-
tion. Ensure that the wires do not get pinched during
installation.

(2) Install the two module bolts and tighten to 9 to

10 N·m (80 to 90 in. lbs.) torque.

(3) Connect wire connectors to the speed control

switches and install the switches. Tighten the screws
to 0.7 to 2.7 N·m (6 to 24 in lbs.). Refer to Diagnosis
and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures before
connecting the battery negative remote cable.

PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DEPLOYED MODULE

CAUTION: When removing a deployed Passenger
Airbag Module, rubber gloves, eye protection and
long sleeves should be worn. There may be depos-
its on the surface that could irritate the skin and
eyes.

REMOVAL

(1) Remove Instrument Panel. Refer to Group 8E,

Instrument Panel and Systems for Removal and
Installation.

(2) After removal of the instrument panel discon-

nect Passenger Airbag Module wire connector.

(3) Remove the four nuts and two screws attaching

airbag assembly to the instrument panel collar.

(4) Lift Passenger Airbag Module up and out of

panel cavity.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(1) Remove all of the instrument panel components

that are not damaged and replace any components
that are damaged.

(2)

Use a new Instrument Panel and Pad

Assembly.

(3) Transfer all of the components.
(4)

Install a new Passenger Airbag Module

and tighten nuts to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.) and screws
to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diagnosis and
Testing for Airbag System Test procedures before con-
necting battery negative remote cable.

UNDEPLOYED MODULE

REMOVAL

When removing a Passenger Airbag Module for any

reason other than DEPLOYMENT:

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable (Fig. 8).

(2) Open and lower glove box fully to gain access

to Passenger Airbag Module (PAB) attaching screws
inside of the glove box (Fig. 10). Glove box removal
not required.

(3) Disconnect wire connector from the Passenger

Airbag Module.

(4) Remove the four nuts and two screws attaching

airbag assembly to the instrument panel collar.

(5) Lift Passenger Airbag Module up and out of

panel cavity.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

Install a new Passenger Airbag Module and tighten
nuts to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.) and screws to 2 N·m (20
in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for
Airbag System Test procedures before connecting bat-
tery negative remote cable.

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