Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Front Impact Sensor
REMOVAL.
The right and left front impact sensors are mounted identically on the front rail tips.
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE
BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
2. Hoist vehicle.
Front Impact Sensor Remove/Install
3. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Remove the two screws attaching front impact sensor to outer rails.
5. Remove sensor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor in vehicle.
2. Install the two retaining screws to the impact sensor. Torque screws to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).
3. Connect electrical connector.
4. Lower vehicle from hoist.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE
SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST.
5. Verify vehicle and system operation.
6. Close hood.
