OEM Dodge Sprinter 3500 Air Bag Control Module

Dodge Sprinter 3500 Air Bag Control Module Parts and Q&A

• Control Module
  68047074AA
  Q: How to Safely and Correctly Install an Air Bag Control Module on Dodge Sprinter 3500?

  A:

  The main safety tip is to disable the supplement part of the restraint system by removing the negative Battery Cable, waiting two minutes and insulating the cable. Manage the controller gently, so it doesn't get struck or dropped; a falling impact sensor will destroy it, requiring a replacement. Attach the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) onto the ORC bracket on the floor panel transmission tunnel, putting its bottom exactly in line with the bracket and attached so that the orange arrow indicator points forward. Lock the ORC onto the bracket using three screws that you tighten to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.). Snap the two wire harness plug ends into the ORC jack sockets and confirm the locks are firmly locked. Should you have one, fit the hot Air Duct back into the passenger area under the dash. Cover the center support under the instrument panel with the footwell cover. Do not attach the negative side of the battery cable yet, because a verification test for the air bag system must be done following any service to any air bag component. It is necessary to use a diagnostic scan tool to set up the new ORC, so that the vehicle's safety systems are restored when a replacement ORC is fitted.
• Control Module
  5119435AA
  Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken Before Servicing the Air Bag Control Module on Dodge Sprinter 3500?

  A:

  If a vehicle with air-bags needs Steering Wheel, steering column, driver Air Bag, passenger air bag, seat belt tensioner or instrument panel service, disable the supplemental restraint system by isolating the vehicle's battery negative cable for two minutes. The air bag Control Module includes the sensor that deploys the supplemental restraints which must not be struck or dropped; so, if it falls, it should be replaced. Start by disconnecting the negative side of the battery and wait for two minutes. Pull the driver's seat forward to the front until it stops, then use a Philips screwdriver to take out the two screws on the front seat cover and slide it up to remove it. After that, take off the control module bracket by removing the two holding screws. The air bag Control Module is on the driver's side seat riser in the right corner. Unsnap the plastic case and then remove the three screws attaching the Acm to the bracket. Pull the Acm panel up to reach the wiring, squeeze the release and pull apart the wiring plugin from the vehicle. Pull out the Acm off the seat riser. First, hook the vehicle wire harness connector onto the Acm. Next, fit the Acm cover base plate onto the mounting bracket, then position the Acm over the base plate, in the same way and make sure the orientation arrow points forward as you fit it into the holes. Screw all three of the screws to hold the Acm in place; make sure the ground eyelet terminal is below the left rear mounting tab screw and tighten them to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.). Place the Acm cover onto the Acm, press it down and let it attach securely. Put the control module bracket back in place, use two screws to secure it firmly tightened to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.) and slide the cover panel into place, securing it on both ends with two screws also at 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.). Back the driver side front seat up to its driving place, but not the battery negative cable. This is because it's necessary to test the supplemental restraint system after servicing any part. Any time the Acm is replaced, you should initialize and program the correct standard and optional air bag system components using a Drbiii(R) scan tool.