Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual — part 109

FRONT SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Front seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision.

(1) Remove B-pillar trim.
(2) Remove bolt attaching seat belt retractor to

B-pillar (Fig. 13).

(3) Disconnect the wire connector to the retractor.
(4) Remove seat belt retractor from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Front seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision.

(1) Connect the wire connector to the retractor.
(2) Install seat belt retractor into vehicle.
(3) Install bolt attaching seat belt retractor to

B-pillar. Tighten seat belt anchor bolt to 40 N·m (30
ft. lbs.) torque.

(4) Install B-pillar trim.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

DESCRIPTION

The passenger airbag (Fig. 14) is located behind

the passenger airbag cover, between the glove box
and instrument panel top cover.

The passenger airbag includes an aluminum hous-

ing within which the cushion and inflator are
mounted and sealed. Two stamped metal brackets,
one on each end of the housing, enclose the cushion
and inflator. The mounting scheme consists of two
weld studs and a bracket with two tabs off the bot-
tom of the housing.

Following a passenger airbag deployment, the pas-

senger airbag and the passenger airbag cover must
be replaced. If inspection reveals that the passenger
airbag mounting points on the instrument panel have
been cracked or damaged, the instrument panel
assembly must also be replaced. The passenger air-
bag cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if
deployed or in any way damaged.

OPERATION

The hybrid-type inflator assembly includes a small

canister of highly compressed argon gas. The inflator
seals the hole in the airbag cushion so it can dis-
charge the gas it produces directly into the cushion
when supplied with the proper electrical signal. Fol-
lowing an airbag deployment, the airbag cushion
quickly deflates by venting this gas through the
porous fabric material used on each end panel of the
airbag cushion.

The passenger airbag is secured with nuts to the

instrument panel beneath the instrument panel top
pad and above the glove box opening.

Fig. 13 FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

1 - FRONT SEAT BELT ADJUSTER
2 - UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
3 - ADJUSTER BUTTON
4 - TURNING LOOP COVER
5 - TURNING LOOP
6 - SEAT BELT
7 - SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
8 - ANCHOR BOLT
9 - LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL

Fig. 14 PASSENGER AIRBAG

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REMOVAL

NONDEPLOYED MODULE

When removing an airbag for any reason other

than DEPLOYMENT.

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

cable.

(2) Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor

to discharge before servicing any airbag components.

(3) Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to

Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover,
Removal.

(4) Remove three screws to glove box door and

remove door from instrument panel.

(5) Remove three passenger airbag cover screws

attaching cover to top of instrument panel (Fig. 15).

(6) Remove two passenger airbag cover screws

attaching cover to front lower instrument panel.

(7) Remove three airbag attaching nuts from the

support structure.

(8) Lift the airbag up until the wire connector is

visible and disconnect the connector.

DEPLOYED MODULE

When removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves,

eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should be
worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which
could irritate the skin and eyes.

(1) Roll/fold airbag towards instrument panel.
(2) Close door over folded airbag and tape door

closed.

(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

(4) Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor

to discharge before servicing any airbag components.

(5) Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to

Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover,
Removal.

(6) Remove three screws to glove box door and

remove door from instrument panel.

(7) Remove three passenger airbag cover screws

attaching cover to top of instrument panel (Fig. 15).

(8) Remove two passenger airbag cover screws

attaching cover to front lower instrument panel.

(9) Remove three airbag attaching nuts from the

support structure.

(10) Lift the airbag up until the wire connector is

visible and disconnect the connector.

INSTRUMENT PANEL TRAY ASSEMBLY (IF
EQUIPPED) - EXPORT

In some countries the passenger airbag may be

deleted. An optional instrument panel tray assembly
(Fig. 16) will be installed in its place.

(1) Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to

Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover,
Removal.

(2) Remove three screws to glove box door and

remove door from instrument panel.

(3) Remove three screws attaching the instrument

panel tray assembly to the top of instrument panel.

(4) Remove two instrument panel tray assembly

screws attaching assembly to front lower instrument
panel.

Fig. 15 PASSENGER AIRBAG REMOVE/INSTALL

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PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)

(5) Pull tray assembly out of instrument panel and

remove from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: When installing a module for any reason
other than DEPLOYMENT.

(1) Connect the passenger airbag wire connector to

the airbag. Lower the airbag into the instrument
panel in its mounting position.

(2) Install the three airbag attaching nuts to the

support structure. Tighten the three airbag retaining
nuts to 22 to 34 N·m (200 to 300 in. lbs.) torque.

(3) Install the two passenger airbag cover screws

attaching cover to the front lower instrument panel.
Tighten screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque.

(4) Install the three passenger airbag cover screws

attaching cover to top of instrument panel (Fig. 15).
Tighten screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque.

(5) Install the door onto the instrument panel and

install the three screws to the glove box door. Tighten
screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque.

(6) Install the instrument panel top cover. Refer to

Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover,
Installation.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE

CABLE.

REFER

TO

ELECTRICAL,

RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM

FIRST.

FAILURE

TO

DO

SO

COULD

RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.

INSTRUMENT PANEL TRAY ASSEMBLY (IF
EQUIPPED) - EXPORT

In some countries the passenger airbag may be

deleted. An optional instrument panel tray assembly
(Fig. 16) will be installed in its place.

(1) Place the tray assembly into the instrument

panel.

(2) Install the two instrument panel tray assembly

screws attaching assembly to front lower instrument
panel.

(3) Install the three screws attaching the instru-

ment panel tray assembly to the top of instrument
panel.

(4) Place glove box door in glove box opening and

install the three screws to glove box door.

(5) Install the instrument panel top cover. Refer to

Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover,
Installation.

Fig. 16 INSTRUMENT PANEL TRAY ASSEMBLY - EXPORT

1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TRAY ASSEMBLY RETAINING BOLTS

2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TRAY ASSEMBLY

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PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR

REMOVAL

(1) Remove rear seat cushion and back.
(2) Remove seat belt bezel from parcel shelf cover.
(3) Remove bolt attaching seat belt lower anchor to

floor.

(4) Remove two push fasteners to NVH cover over

retractor (Fig. 17).

(5) Push seat belt bezel and buckle stab through

access hole in parcel shelf.

Fig. 17 REAR CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR SILENCER COVER ASSEMBLY

1 - RIGHT DECK LID HINGE

3 - REAR CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR

2 - REAR CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR SILENCER COVER

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