Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
a.
For sensors fastened with self-tapping bolts. Proceed to >>> # 24.
b.
For sensors fastened with M6 bolts and riv-nuts. Proceed to >>> Step # 26.
24.
For self-tapping fastener installation; preassemble both air bag sensors with self-tapping bolts and washers (Fig. 6).
25.
Position the sensors on the vehicle and tighten each self-tapping bolt into the mounting hole about 5 turns to cut new threads for the larger M7
bolt. Tighten to 7 Nm, (60 in. lb). Proceed to Step # 27.
26.
For M6 bolt and riv-nut fastener installation; hand start both bolts in sensors. Tighten to 7 Nm, (60 in. lb).
27.
Inspect the right and left air bag sensor wiring connectors. Is there is any sign of corrosion, (white, green or black), on either terminal of the
harness connectors?
a.
Yes >>> Proceed to Step # 28.
b.
No >>> Proceed to Step # 39.
NOTE:
Only replace harness connectors that exhibit terminal corrosion.
28.
Cut wire harness 3 in. (75 mm) back from connector.
29.
Remove 1 in. (25 mm) of black tape from wire harness going to the vehicle.
30.
Strip .5 in. (13 mm) of insulation from each wire.
31.
Cut the new sensor connector wire harness p/n CBX2G092 the same length as the removed connector wire harness.
32.
Strip .5 in. (13 mm) of insulation from each wire.
33.
Slide one piece of heat shrink tubing on each of the wires.
34.
Load and center the splice band into cavity "B" of crimp tool # 10042. Close the tool just enough to hold the splice band in place
NOTE:
First time use of crimp tool #10042 will require the crimp dies to be installed on the crimper frame. Orient the upper die with the arrow pointed up
and the lower die with the arrow pointed forward. The numbers on upper die and letters on lower die will be on the same side.
