Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Seat Occupant Sensor: Service and Repair

Front Passenger's Weight Sensor Replacement

Removal

NOTE: Removal of the front passenger's weight sensors must be done according to Precautions and Procedures.

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Remove the front passenger's seat assembly.
3. Remove the cushion cover/pad from the seat cushion frame.
4. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the 6 mm TORX bolts (A) and using a TORX T40 bit, remove the 8 mm TORX bolts (B) that attach the seat track (C) to the weight sensors (D).






5. Disconnect the sensor connectors (E) from the ODS unit harness, then remove the front passenger's weight sensors.

Installation

NOTE:
- Be sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
- Make sure both of the hooks (A) on the seat track are properly secured to the front bracket (B). If the hooks are not properly secured, the front passenger's weight sensors will not function properly.

1. Install the new front passenger's weight sensors with tamper-resistant 6 mm TORX bolts (C) and 8 mm TORX bolts (D) under the seat track.






2. Reassemble the front passenger's seat cushion cover/pad.
3. Reinstall the front passenger's seat.
4. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
5. Calibrate the ODS unit.
6. After installing the front passenger's weight sensors, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come ON for about 6 seconds and then go off.