Trans Sport V6-3800 3.8L (1994)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Passenger Compartment Sensor
Prior to performing replacement procedures, disarm air bag system. Refer to, Service and Repair/ Air Bag System Disarming & Air Bag
System Arming. Refer to, / Specifications/ Mechanical for torque values when installing components.
All sensors and mounting bracket bolts must be carefully torqued to assure proper operation. Never power up the air bag system when any
sensor is not rigidly attached to the vehicle, since the sensor could be activated when not attached, causing air bag deployment.
1. Remove righthand instrument panel sound insulator panel as follows:
a. Remove insulator panel push-in retainers, screw and nut from stud.
b. Remove floor courtesy lamp from insulator panel while carefully pulling insulator panel away from instrument panel.
c. Remove insulator panel from vehicle.
2. Pull carpet back from behind instrument panel lower extension housing, uncovering discriminating sensor.
3. Disconnect sensor electrical connector from retainer, then the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lock from connector and disconnect connector.
4. Remove sensor bolts, then the sensor from vehicle.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Ensure arrow on sensor is pointing toward front of vehicle.
