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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. Service and Repair

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the front passenger's seat assembly: '09 model. Front Seat Removal/Installation

3. Remove the cushion cover/pad from the seat cushion frame: '09 model. Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

4. Remove the front passenger's seat cushion frame.

5. Using a TORX E18 socket, remove the TORX nuts (A) attaching the seat track (B) to the weight sensors (C).

6. Disconnect the sensor connectors (D) from the seat weight sensor, 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.

1. Install the new front passenger's weight sensors under the seat track.






2. When tightening the TORX nuts (A), begin with the (1) and tighten them in crisscross pattern in two or more steps.

3. Torque the TORX nuts in the sequence shown in two or more steps.

4. Reassemble the front passenger's seat cushion cover/pad:'09 model. Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

5. Reinstall the front passenger's seat: '09 model. Front Seat Removal/Installation

6. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure. Procedures

7. Calibrate the ODS unit. ODS Unit Calibration

8. After installing the front passenger's weight sensors, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come for about 6 seconds and then go off.