2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van Clock Spring, Airbag, Air Bag Control Module, Air Bag Sensor

Air Bag Control Module, Airbag, Clock Spring Installation and Repair Tips for 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van

• Q:

  What essential steps and precautions concerning the Airbag must be taken before diagnosing or servicing the steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel components on 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van?

  A:

  Prior to diagnosis or service of steering components, turn-off air bag system, disconnecting battery negative cable and wait two minutes. Protective gear should be worn when working with deployed air bags. The horn switch is supposed to be serviced only by the trained technicians. Take the right disassembly and assembly steps to be safe and functional.
• Q:

  What steps should be followed to replace a faulty Clock Spring on 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van?

  A:

  Clock Spring- This cannot be repaired, and should be replaced in the event of fault or following airbag deployment. Deactivate the airbag system, take the steering wheel and shrouds out, take off wire harnesses and take out the Clock Spring. Install the new Clock Spring and make sure that it is centered correctly and assemble everything again.
• Q:

  How to safely disable the airbag system and remove the Air Bag Control Module on 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van?

  A:

  Before servicing the steering wheel, column, seat belt tensioners or instrument panel, disable the air bag system by disconnecting the battery negative cable and waiting two minutes. Remove air bag control module carefully, and pay attention to install new air bag control module, complete the verification of air bag installation, then connect battery.