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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2006VIPER 2D COUPEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSRESTRAINTS CONTROL SYSTEMSRESTRAINTS SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLERREMOVAL
2006 Dodge and Ram Viper 2D Coupe
Occupant Restraint Controller: Removal
2006 Dodge and Ram Viper 2D CoupeSECTION Removal
- Open deck lid.
- Remove four bolts to battery compartment cover and remove cover.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or instrument panel component service.
- Remove six Allen screws to shifter bezel.
- Remove shifter shaft with knob and body.
- Remove floor console bezel and parking brake body.
- Remove eight screws and disconnect one electrical connector to center console and remove console from vehicle.
- Remove six screws and disconnect one electrical connector to instrument panel center bezel and remove bezel from vehicle.
- Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out on cluster bezel.
- Disconnect one electrical connector and remove bezel from instrument panel.
- Remove radio and electrical connections.
- Remove two electrical connectors to Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
- From inside center stack area, remove four retaining bolts to ORC and remove from floor tunnel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.