Restraints - Service Information: Removal & Installation RAM Pickup 2500

REMOVAL

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1. Firmly grasp the top of the trim cover (2) for the front seat belt turning loop height adjuster (1) on the inside of the upper B-pillar and pull it away from the height adjuster far enough unsnap it, then disengage the lower snap features of the trim cover from the adjuster and discard. The trim cover is a one time component and is not intended for reuse.
2. Remove the screw (4) that secures the front seat belt (3) turning loop to the height adjuster on the inside of the upper B-pillar.
3. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the height adjuster.
4. Remove the upper trim from the inside of the B-pillar (1). Refer to «PANEL, B-Pillar Trim, Upper , Removal»(ref-457777-S39402684702012030200000) .
5. Remove the screw (2) that secures the height adjuster (3) to the inside of the upper B-pillar.
6. Lift the height adjuster upward on the B-pillar far enough to disengage the hook (4) on the back of the adjuster from the B-pillar.
7. Rotate the top of the adjuster down and rearward to a horizontal position in order to disengage the T-tab (5) near the lower end of the height adjuster from the hole in the B-pillar.
8. Remove the height adjuster from the B-pillar.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the front seat belt turning loop height adjuster (3) horizontally to the inside of the upper B-pillar (1) with the top of the adjuster oriented rearward.
2. Engage the T-tab (5) near the lower end of the height adjuster into the hole in the B-pillar.
3. Rotate the top of the height adjuster up and forward to a vertical position on the inside of the B-pillar.
4. Lift the height adjuster upward on the B-pillar far enough to engage the hook (4) on the back of the adjuster into the B-pillar clearance hole.
5. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the height adjuster to the inside of the upper B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the upper trim onto the inside of the B-pillar. Refer to «PANEL, B-Pillar Trim, Upper , Installation»(ref-457777-S33951250852012030200000) .
7. Position the front seat belt (3) turning loop onto the height adjuster (1) on the inside of the upper B-pillar.
8. Install and tighten the screw (4) that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
9. Engage the lower snap features of a new trim cover (2) under the height adjuster, then use hand pressure to press the top of the trim cover firmly and evenly over the height adjuster until it snaps into place.

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The injection molded, thermoplastic driver airbag protective trim cover (2) is the most visible part of the driver airbag. The driver airbag is located in the center of the steering wheel (1), where it is secured to the armature of the four-spoke steering wheel. An injection molded bright emblem with the Dodge Ram logo is applied to the center of the trim cover.

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Concealed beneath the driver airbag trim cover (1) are the folded airbag cushion, the airbag housing (4), the airbag inflator (3) and the retainers that secure the inflator to the airbag housing. The airbag cushion, housing, and inflator are secured within an integral receptacle molded into the back of the trim cover. The four vertical walls of this receptacle have numerous small windows with blocking tabs (2) that are engaged by numerous hook formations around the perimeter of the airbag housing. Each hook is inserted through one of the windows and the blocking tab in each window keeps the hook properly engaged with the trim cover, locking the trim cover securely into place on the airbag housing.

Three wire loop snap retainers (6) extend from the housing to secure the airbag to the steering wheel armature. The wire loop at the 6 o'clock position has a distinctive V-shape to ensure proper orientation of the airbag when it is installed onto the steering wheel. Unlike many prior driver airbags, the horn switch used for this application is not a resistive membrane unit located between the airbag cushion and trim cover. The horn switch used in this vehicle is a floating type switch design that is secured to four pods within the steering wheel hub cavity and is separate from the driver airbag. Refer to DESCRIPTION .

The airbag used in this vehicle is a multistage-type that complies with revised federal airbag standards to deploy with less force than those used in some prior vehicles. A radial deploying 67 centimeter (26.5 inch) diameter fabric cushion with internal tethers is used. The airbag inflator is a dual-initiator, non-azide, pyrotechnic-type unit and is secured to the stamped metal airbag housing by four studs using four flanged hex nuts. Two keyed and color-coded connector receptacles (5) on the driver airbag inflator connect the two inflator initiators to the vehicle electrical system through two black-jacketed, two-wire pigtail harnesses of the clockspring. A locator hole has been added to the back of the driver airbag housing at the 12 o'clock position and a routing clip with a plastic push-in retainer has been added to the clockspring pigtail wires to route the wiring away from potential pinch points.

The driver airbag unit cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed, ineffective or in any way damaged. The driver airbag trim cover may be disassembled from the driver airbag unit, and is available for separate service replacement.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . If the driver airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Supplemental Restraint Deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. .

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the upper shroud from the steering column. Refer to «SHROUD, Steering Column , Removal»(ref-457772-S38136478312012030200000) . .
3. Release the steering column tilt lever and lower the column to its most downward position for easiest driver airbag removal access. NOTE: It may be helpful to use a small mirror to aid visibility during the initial attempt to remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.
4. There are three airbag retainer access holes (1) on the instrument panel side of the hub of the steering wheel (2), located at the two o'clock, six o'clock and ten o'clock positions. The steering wheel must be rotated to bring each of these access holes up to the twelve o'clock position of the steering column one at a time for removal access.
5. Insert the short blade (Tip A) of the Driver Airbag Removal Tool (Special Tool #(special tool #10187, Remover Tool, Driver's Airbag)) (1) or the blade of an equivalent prying tool into either of the upper (two o'clock or ten o'clock) access holes (3) of the steering wheel hub rear trim cover (2), being certain to place the blade of the tool on the inboard (steering wheel hub) side of the airbag snap retainer wire loop.
6. Push the handle of the tool downward for the blade to pry the snap retainer wire loop (3) upward far enough to disengage the loop from the hook of the steering wheel armature. At the same time, gently pull the driver airbag (1) away from the steering wheel (2) to prevent the retainer from snapping back into place over the hook once it is disengaged.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 at the other upper (two o'clock or ten o'clock) access hole to disengage the other upper snap retainer wire loop.
8. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 at the lower (six o'clock) access hole to disengage the lower snap retainer wire loop. The lower snap retainer wire loop has a distinctive V-shape and must always be installed onto the six o'clock hook of the steering wheel armature.
9. Pull the driver airbag away from the steering wheel far enough to access and disengage the plastic push-in retainer (2) of the clockspring pigtail wire harness (1) from the locator hole (3) at the 12 o'clock position on the back of the airbag housing. CAUTION: Do not pull on the clockspring pigtail wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the driver airbag inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of these pigtail wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.
10. The clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire connector insulators (1) are secured by integral latches (2) to the airbag inflator connector receptacles, which are located on the back of the driver airbag housing. Pinch both latches firmly, then pull the insulators straight out from the airbag inflator to disconnect them from the connector receptacles.
11. Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.
12. If the driver airbag has been deployed, the clockspring and the steering column must be replaced.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Refer to Standard Procedure . If the driver airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Supplemental Restraint Deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. .

1. Position the driver airbag close enough to the steering wheel to reconnect the two clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire (1) electrical connections (5) to the inflator connector receptacles (4) on the back of the airbag housing.
2. Reconnect the wire connectors to the airbag inflator connector receptacles by pressing straight in on the connector insulator. Be certain to engage each keyed and color-coded connector to the matching connector receptacle. You can be certain that each connector is fully engaged in its receptacle by listening carefully for a distinct, audible click as the connector latches snap into place.
3. Be certain to fully engage the plastic push-in retainer (2) of the clockspring pigtail wires into the locator hole (3) at the 12 o'clock position on the back of the airbag housing.
4. Carefully position the driver airbag (1) into the hub cavity of the steering wheel (2). Be certain that the clockspring pigtail wires and the steering wheel wire harness are not pinched between the driver airbag and the horn switch, the steering wheel armature or, on vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the steering wheel damper weight.
5. Engage the lower airbag snap retainer wire loop (3) onto the lower hook of the steering wheel armature. The lower snap retainer wire loop has a distinctive V-shape and must always be installed onto the six o'clock hook of the steering wheel armature.
6. Roll the driver airbag upwards and press firmly and evenly over the two upper snap retainer wire loop locations simultaneously until they snap into place over the two upper hooks of the steering wheel armature.
7. Reinstall the upper shroud onto the steering column. Refer to «SHROUD, Steering Column , Installation»(ref-457772-S40265822092012030200000) .
8. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Verification Test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. Refer to «Standard Procedure»(ref-457806-S25050531802012030200000) .

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The horizontal surface of the instrument panel trim cover (1) above the upper glove box/storage bin is the most visible part of the passenger airbag. The passenger airbag door is integral to the top of the instrument panel trim cover forward of the upper glove box/storage bin opening on the instrument panel in front of the front seat passenger seating position.

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Located below the passenger airbag door area of the instrument panel trim cover (1), the molded thermoplastic passenger airbag retainer (2) or chute is secured to the underside of the trim cover. The retainer defines the airbag door breakout area of the trim cover and serves as the receptacle for the passenger airbag cushion and housing. Numerous small window openings on the forward and rearward flanges of the receptacle receive mating hook formations stamped into the airbag housing, which locate and secure the housing to the trim cover.

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The passenger airbag unit is also secured by two screws through a stamped mounting bracket (2) to the instrument panel structural support. The passenger airbag unit used in this vehicle is a multistage type that complies with revised federal airbag standards to deploy with less force than those used in some prior vehicles.

The passenger airbag unit consists of a stamped metal housing (1), the airbag cushion, and the airbag inflator (3). The airbag inflator is secured to the housing by four screws and nuts. The airbag housing contains the folded rectangular airbag cushion. The folded airbag cushion within the metal housing should never be unfolded.

The airbag inflator is a non-azide, pyrotechnic-type unit that is secured to and sealed within the airbag housing. Two dedicated takeouts and yellow connectors of the instrument panel wire harness with keyed, and color-coded (black and orange) insulators connect the two inflator initiators (4) to the vehicle electrical system.

The passenger airbag cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed, ineffective, or in any way damaged. The passenger airbag door and retainer are serviced only as a unit with the instrument panel trim cover. If the passenger airbag is deployed, the instrument panel trim cover must also be replaced.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged passenger airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Refer to Standard Procedure . If the passenger airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Supplemental Restraint Deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. .

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. Refer to «GLOVE BOX, Instrument Panel , Removal»(ref-457777-S40043193292012030200000) .
3. Remove the upper storage bin/glove box from the instrument panel. Refer to «BIN, Instrument Panel , Removal»(ref-457777-S24923993642012030200000) .
4. Reach through the upper storage bin/glove box opening of the instrument panel to access and remove the two screws (6) that secure the passenger airbag (2) lower bracket to the instrument panel structural support (5).
5. Remove all of the components and fasteners that secure the trim cover (3) to the instrument panel structural support. Refer to «COVER, Instrument Panel , Removal»(ref-457777-S23142639732012030200000) .
6. Slowly and carefully lift the trim cover up from the instrument panel structural support far enough to access and disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors (7) from the passenger airbag inflator. To disconnect the connectors: Pull the connector lock out of the connector insulator. Pinch both latches firmly, then pull the insulators straight out from the airbag inflator to disconnect them from the connector receptacles.
7. Remove the instrument panel trim cover and passenger airbag from the vehicle as a unit and place it upside down on a suitable work surface. If the trim cover will be reused, be certain to take the proper precautions to protect the trim cover from cosmetic damage.
8. Disengage all of the hooks (4) on one side of the airbag housing from the windows in the forward or rearward vertical wall of the airbag chute/retainer (1) on the underside of the trim cover. To disengage the hooks, use hand pressure to push one edge of the airbag housing firmly and evenly downward into the retainer receptacle. Then, while pulling outward on the adjacent upper edge of the receptacle wall, roll the disengaged side out of the retainer and disengage the hooks on the opposite side from the retainer.
9. With all of the hooks disengaged, lift the housing, inflator, and cushion as a unit from the retainer receptacle on the underside of the instrument panel trim cover.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged passenger airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. Refer to Standard Procedure . If the passenger airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. .

1. Place the instrument panel trim cover (3) on a suitable work surface with the airbag chute/retainer (1) receptacle facing up. Be certain to take the proper precautions to prevent the trim cover from receiving cosmetic damage during the following procedures.
2. Carefully position the passenger airbag housing (2) into the airbag retainer receptacle.
3. Work around the perimeter of the unit engaging each of the hooks (4) on the passenger airbag housing through the windows in the forward and rearward vertical walls of the retainer receptacle.
4. Position the instrument panel trim cover and passenger airbag over the instrument panel structural support (5) as a unit.
5. Lift the trim cover up from the instrument panel structural support far enough to access and reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors (7) to the passenger airbag inflator. Be certain that the latches and lock on each connector are fully engaged.
6. Reinstall all of the fasteners and components that secure the trim cover to the instrument panel structural support. Refer to «COVER, Instrument Panel , Installation»(ref-457777-S14566843742012030200000) .
7. Reach through the upper storage bin/glove box opening of the instrument panel to install and tighten the two screws (6) that secure the passenger airbag lower bracket to the instrument panel structural support. Tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
8. Reinstall the upper storage bin/glove box into the instrument panel. Refer to «BIN, Instrument Panel , Installation»(ref-457777-S31003808462012030200000) .
9. Reinstall the glove box into the instrument panel. Refer to «GLOVE BOX, Instrument Panel , Installation»(ref-457777-S18098025302012030200000) .
10. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Verification Test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. Refer to «Standard Procedure»(ref-457806-S25050531802012030200000) .

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Side curtain airbags are standard equipment on this vehicle. These airbags are passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components, and vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified by a molded identification trim button with the SRS - AIRBAG logo located on the upper B-pillar trim. This system is designed to reduce injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.

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Vehicles equipped with side curtain airbags have two individually controlled curtain airbag units (8). These airbag units are concealed and mounted above the headliner where they are each secured to one of the roof side rails (5). Each folded airbag cushion is contained within a fabric wrap and extruded plastic channels that extend along the roof rail from the A-pillar (6) at the front of the vehicle to the rearmost pillar of the vehicle. A long tether (7) extends down the A-pillar toward the belt line from the front of the airbag cushion, where it is retained to the inside of the pillar with plastic push-in fasteners.

The hybrid-type inflator (3) for each airbag is initially secured by a bracket with a T-tab at the front into a keyed slot in the roof rail above the B-pillar (standard cab) or above the rear door opening (quad or crew cab and mega cab), and is connected to the airbag cushion by a long tubular manifold (4). The airbag is then secured during installation with a single plastic push-in fastener to the roof rail. The entire assembly is then secured along the inside of the roof rail with screws.

The initiator of the airbag inflator is connected to the vehicle electrical system by a dedicated two-wire take out and connector of the body wire harness routed up the B-pillar (standard cab) or C-pillar (quad or crew cab and mega cab). A keyed and latched connector insulator (1) is connected directly to the connector receptacle of the initiator near the rear of the inflator. The body wire harness connects each curtain airbag unit to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

The side curtain airbag unit cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if deployed, ineffective, or in any way damaged. Once a side curtain airbag has been deployed, the complete airbag unit, the headliner, the upper A, B, and C-pillar trim, and all other visibly damaged components must be replaced.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged side curtain airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Refer to Standard Procedure . If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Supplemental Restraint Deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. .

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service. NOTE: If a side curtain airbag is being removed, but has not been deployed, the headliner does not have to be removed from the passenger compartment. Lowering the headliner and resting it on the seat backs will allow enough clearance to remove the side curtain airbag from the vehicle. However, if either side curtain airbag has been deployed, the headliner must be removed from the passenger compartment and replaced with a new unit.
2. Lower or remove the headliner from the vehicle, as required. Refer to «HEADLINER , Removal»(ref-457777-S39657840342012030200000) .
3. Remove the 2 (standard cab), 4 (quad or crew cab) or 5 (mega cab) screws (8) that secure the side curtain airbag (6) to the inner roof rail.
4. Disengage the 2 plastic push-in retainers (9) that secure the side curtain airbag front tether to the assist handle bracket (1) on the inner A-pillar (2).
5. Disengage the 1 plastic push-in retainer (7) that secures the side curtain airbag to the inner roof rail.
6. The body wire harness connector (5) insulator is secured by integral latches to the connector receptacle at the rear of the inflator (4). Pinch both latches firmly, then pull the insulator straight out from the airbag inflator to disconnect it from the connector receptacle.
7. Slide the inflator rearward far enough to disengage the T-tab at the front of the inflator bracket from the keyed slot (3) in the inner roof rail over the front door opening (standard cab) or rear door opening (quad or crew cab and mega cab).
8. Remove the side curtain airbag from the vehicle as a unit.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged side curtain airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Refer to Standard Procedure . If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Supplemental Restraint Deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. .

1. Check to be certain that the 2 (standard cab), 4 (quad or crew cab) or 5 (mega cab) spring nuts are properly installed in the inner roof rail and that they are in good condition.
2. Position the side curtain airbag (6) into the vehicle as a unit.
3. Insert the T-tab at the front of the inflator (4) bracket into the keyed slot (3) in the inner roof rail over the front door opening (standard cab) or rear door opening (quad or crew cab and mega cab) and slide the inflator forward to engage it.
4. Reconnect the body wire harness (5) connector for the side curtain airbag to the connector receptacle at the back of the inflator. You can be certain that each connector is fully engaged in its receptacle by listening carefully for a distinct, audible click as the connector latches snap into place.
5. Align the 1 plastic push-in retainer (7) that secures the side curtain airbag with the hole in the inner roof side rail and push it straight in until it is fully seated.
6. Working from rear to front, install and tighten the 2 (standard cab), 4 (quad or crew cab) or 5 (mega cab) screws (8) that secure the side curtain airbag to the spring nuts in the inner roof rail. Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
7. Engage the 2 plastic push-in retainers (9) that secure the side curtain airbag front tether to the assist handle bracket (1) on the inner A-pillar (2).
8. Reinstall the headliner into the vehicle. Refer to «HEADLINER , Installation»(ref-457777-S18376966342012030200000) .
9. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Verification Test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. Refer to «Standard Procedure»(ref-457806-S25050531802012030200000) .

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This vehicle is equipped with a Lower Anchors and Tether for Children, or LATCH child restraint anchorage system. The LATCH system provides for the installation of suitable child restraints in certain seating positions without using the standard equipment seat belt provided for that seating position.

Standard cab vehicles are equipped with a fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchor for the front center and outboard seating positions (2); and, child restraint lower anchors for the front outboard seating position (1).

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Quad or crew cab vehicles are equipped with a fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchor strap for the rear center and both rear outboard seating positions (2), and child restraint lower anchors for both rear outboard seating positions (1). All front seat child restraint anchors are deleted on quad or crew cabs.

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Mega cab vehicles are also equipped with a fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchor for the rear center and both rear outboard seating positions (2), and have child restraint lower anchors for all three rear seating positions (1). As on quad or crew cabs, all front seat child restraint anchors are deleted on mega cab vehicles.

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The two upper tether anchors (3) for standard cabs and three upper tether anchors for mega cabs are integral to the upper cab back panel reinforcement and are concealed behind individual trim cover and bezel units (1) that are integral to the cab back trim panel (2). These upper tether anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with the upper cab back panel reinforcement. The upper tether anchor trim covers and bezels are serviced as a unit with the cab back trim panels.

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The three upper tether anchor straps (1) for quad or crew cabs are secured to the upper cab back panel (2) reinforcement with screws (3). These anchor straps are concealed behind the upright rear seat back. The upper tether anchor straps are available for individual service replacement.

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The lower anchors (2) for all vehicles are integral to their respective front or rear seat cushion frame. Round markers (3) with an imprinted child seat icon on the standard cab front seat back trim cover helps identify the anchor locations for that application because they may be otherwise difficult to see with the seat back in the upright position. These lower anchors are each constructed from round steel bar stock that is formed into a U-shape, then securely welded at each end to the seat cushion frame. They are each accessed from the front of their respective seats, at each side where the seat back meets the seat cushion. These lower anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with the seat cushion frame.

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On quad or crew cab and mega cab, if the rear seat lower anchors (2) have been bent or broken as a result of a vehicle collision, the latch for the affected rear seat cushion frame unit must also be replaced.

Note. The following procedure applies only to the rear seat upper child tether straps used on quad or crew cab vehicles. The child restraint anchors used in other vehicles and locations are integral to other components and cannot be serviced separately.

1. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer to «SEAT, Rear , Removal»(ref-457777-S40451389112012030200000) .
2. Remove the screw (3) that secures the child tether strap (1) to the upper cab back panel (2) reinforcement.
3. Remove the child tether strap from the upper cab back panel reinforcement.

Note. The following procedure applies only to the rear seat upper child tether straps used on quad or crew cab vehicles. The child restraint anchors used in other vehicles and locations are integral to other components and cannot be serviced separately.

1. Position the child tether strap (1) onto the cab back panel (2) upper reinforcement.
2. Install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the child tether strap to the upper cab back panel reinforcement. Tighten the screw to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
3. Reinstall the rear seat into the vehicle. Refer to «SEAT, Rear , Installation»(ref-457777-S11645692232012030200000) .

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1. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel. Refer to «AIR BAG, Driver , Removal»(ref-457806-S16368975362012030200000) .
4. Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector from the upper clockspring (3) connector receptacle.
5. If equipped, disconnect the clockspring pigtail wire connector for the steering wheel heater element from the steering wheel connector receptacle.
6. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column (1). Refer to «WHEEL, Steering , Removal»(ref-457772-S30544901212012030200000) .
7. If the removed clockspring is to be reused, be certain to secure the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering until it is reinstalled on the steering column. If clockspring centering is not maintained, the clockspring and Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) unit must be replaced with a new unit. Refer to «CLOCKSPRING , Standard Procedure»(ref-457806-S12440144362012030200000) .
8. Remove the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column. Refer to «SHROUD, Steering Column , Removal»(ref-457772-S38136478312012030200000) .
9. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the clockspring to the steering column housing.
10. Pull the clockspring rearward away from the top of the steering column far enough to access and disconnect the following instrument panel wire harness (7) connectors and their wiring retainers from the clockspring, as the vehicle is equipped: Multi-function switch connector (1) Heated steering wheel slip ring connector (2) Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) connector (3) Two clockspring connectors (4 and 5) Adjustable pedal switch connector (6).
11. Remove the clockspring from the steering column. The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be replaced if ineffective, damaged, centering has been compromised or the driver airbag has been deployed.
12. Remove the multi-function switch from the clockspring. Refer to «SWITCH, Multifunction , Removal»(ref-457789-S31931805052012030200000) .
13. Remove the adjustable pedal switch blank filler or switch from the clockspring. Refer to «SWITCH, Adjustable Pedals , Removal»(ref-457773-S36803668852012030200000) .

1. Reinstall the adjustable pedal switch blank filler or switch onto the clockspring. Refer to «SWITCH, Adjustable Pedals , Installation»(ref-457773-S37432453862012030200000) .
2. Reinstall the multi-function switch onto the clockspring. Refer to «SWITCH, Multifunction , Installation»(ref-457789-S38472794922012030200000) .
3. With the centered clockspring rotor and case secured to each other, or with the plastic locking pin installed, carefully slide the clockspring down over the steering column upper shaft far enough to access and reconnect the following instrument panel wire harness (7) connectors and their wiring retainers to the clockspring, as the vehicle is equipped: Multi-function switch connector (1) Heated steering wheel slip ring connector (2) Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) connector (3) Two clockspring connectors (4 and 5) Adjustable pedal switch connector (6).
4. Position the clockspring (3) onto the steering column housing (1).
5. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the clockspring to the steering column housing. Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (25 in. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the upper and lower shrouds onto the steering column. Refer to «SHROUD, Steering Column , Installation»(ref-457772-S40265822092012030200000) .
7. Remove the plastic locking pin or any other device that is being used to secure the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering.
8. Reinstall the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to «WHEEL, Steering , Installation»(ref-457772-S24299814632012030200000) . NOTE: When reinstalling the steering wheel, be certain to index the engagement dowel/drive pin on the upper surface of the clockspring rotor between the two fins cast into the lower surface of the steering wheel armature hub.
9. If equipped, reconnect the clockspring pigtail wire connector for the steering wheel heater element to the steering wheel connector receptacle.
10. Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector to the upper clockspring connector receptacle. Be certain that the steering wheel wire harness is routed between the steering wheel back trim cover and the steering wheel armature.
11. Reinstall the driver airbag onto the steering wheel. Refer to «AIR BAG, Driver , Installation»(ref-457806-S21280811742012030200000) .
12. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

Note. Proper clockspring installation must also be confirmed by viewing the SAS Menu Item, Data Display function using a diagnostic scan tool.

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The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (1) is located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, where it is secured by three nuts to three studs on a stamped steel mounting bracket welded onto the top of the floor panel transmission tunnel under the center front seat section or the center floor console, as the vehicle is equipped. Concealed within a hollow in the center of the die cast aluminum ORC housing is the electronic circuitry of the ORC which includes a microprocessor, an electronic impact sensor, an electronic safing sensor, and an energy storage capacitor. A stamped metal cover plate is secured to the bottom of the ORC housing with screws to enclose and protect the internal electronic circuitry and components.

An arrow (2) printed on the label (3) on the top of the ORC housing provides a visual verification of the proper orientation of the unit, and should always be pointed toward the front of the vehicle. The ORC housing has three integral flanges with mounting holes. Two are on the corners oriented towards the left side of the vehicle, and one is near the center of the side facing the right side of the vehicle. A molded plastic electrical connector (4) with two receptacles, each containing up to 32 terminal pins, exits the forward facing side of the ORC housing. These terminal pins connect the ORC to the vehicle electrical system through two dedicated take outs and connectors, one each from the instrument panel and the body wire harnesses.

A molded plastic protective cover is installed over the ORC to provide additional moisture contamination protection to the unit. Integral latch features on each side of the cover engage a slot (5) on each side of the base of the ORC housing to secure the cover to the ORC. This protective cover must be reinstalled following any service requiring its removal.

The impact sensor and safing sensor internal to the ORC are calibrated for the specific vehicle, and are only serviced as a unit with the ORC. The ORC cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if damaged or ineffective, it must be replaced.

Note. A fixed position front center seat belt buckle is located on the left side of the front center seat section (20 percent) used on all vehicles with a split bench front seat. Standard cab vehicles have a unique, fixed position, black, keyed, lower anchor buckle for the three-point center seat belt lower anchor located on the right side of the front center seat section. Quad or crew cab and mega cab vehicles have a fixed position front center seat lap belt located on the right side of the front center seat section. The following procedure applies to the front center seating position belt buckle, the lap belt or the anchor buckle. The three-point front center seat belt and retractor unit is only used on standard cab vehicles. Refer to RETRACTOR, Seat Belt , Removal .

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1. Move the adjacent right or left front outboard seat section (40 percent) to its most forward position and tilt the seat back forward for easiest access to the lower anchor of the front center seat belt buckle, lap belt or anchor buckle (1).
2. On standard cab vehicles only, if equipped, remove the stowage tray from the rear floor panel behind the seat. Refer to «BIN, Storage , Removal»(ref-457777-S00271888692012030200000) .
3. From behind the front seat, remove the screw (5) that secures the lower anchor of the front center seat belt buckle, lap belt or anchor buckle to the center seat support bracket (3).
4. From the front of the front seat, reach between the side of the center seat cushion (6) and the adjacent right or left front outboard seat cushion to access and remove the seat belt buckle, lap belt or anchor buckle through the elastic strap (2) on the side of the center seat cushion.
5. Remove the front center seat belt buckle, lap belt or anchor buckle unit from the front seat.

Note. A fixed position front center seat belt buckle is located on the left side of the front center seat section (20 percent) used on all vehicles with a split bench front seat. Standard cab vehicles have a unique, fixed position, black, keyed, lower anchor buckle for the three-point center seat belt lower anchor located on the right side of the front center seat section. Quad or crew cab and mega cab vehicles have a fixed position front center seat lap belt located on the right side of the front center seat section. The following procedure applies to the front center seating position belt buckle, the lap belt or the anchor buckle. The three-point front center seat belt and retractor unit is only used on standard cab vehicles. Refer to RETRACTOR, Seat Belt , Installation .

1. From the front of the front seat, position the front center seat belt buckle, lap belt or anchor buckle unit (1) through the elastic strap (2) on the side of the center seat cushion (6).
2. From the front of the front seat, reach between the side of the center seat cushion and the adjacent right or left front outboard seat cushion to route the lower anchor of the seat belt buckle, lap belt or anchor buckle unit down between the side of the center seat cushion and the adjacent right or left front outboard seat cushion. Be certain that the belt webbing is not twisted.
3. From behind the front seat, position the lower anchor of the seat belt buckle, lap belt or anchor buckle to the center seat support bracket (3). Be certain to engage the anti-rotation tab on the lower anchor into the corresponding hole in the center seat support bracket.
4. Install and tighten the screw (5) that secures the lower anchor of the seat belt buckle, lap belt or anchor buckle to the center seat support bracket. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
5. On standard cab vehicles only, if equipped, reinstall the stowage tray onto the rear floor panel behind the seat. Refer to «BIN, Storage , Installation»(ref-457777-S37567961132012030200000) .