Town Car V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1991)
Safing Sensor: Service and Repair
Removal
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE
BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR
REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable and backup power supply.
2. Remove LH cowl side trim panel.
3. Remove connector bracket.
4. Disconnect rear sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
5. Remove two screws retaining rear sensor to LH cowl side panel and remove sensor.
Installation
1. Position sensor to cowl side panel.
2. Secure sensor with two retaining screws. Tighten to 4-6 Nm (35-53 lb-in).
3. Connect rear sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
4. Install connector bracket.
5. Install cowl side trim panel.
6. Connect backup power supply and battery ground cable.
7. Verify air bag indicator.
