Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Inflatable Restraint Seat Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.




2. Unclip the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) on the underside of the seat.
3. Remove the lumbar knob by pulling the knob straight away from the seat, if equipped.
4. Remove the recliner handle.




5. Remove the screws (2) that retain the lumbar adjustment mechanism (1) to the seat adjuster.
6. Remove the lumbar cable from the lumbar adjustment mechanism.




7. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat recliner to the seat adjuster.
8. Remove the seat back assembly from the seat cushion assembly.




9. Disconnect the seat belt buckle electrical connector (1).
10. Disconnect the wiring harness (2) from the seat position switch.




11. Remove the bolt (2) securing the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster.
12. Remove the seat cushion cover and foam.
13. Remove the assist spring.




14. Remove the 4 nuts (1) securing the seat cushion frame to the seat adjusters.
15. Remove the seat adjusters.




16. Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the seat position switch (3) to the seat adjuster (2).
17. Drill out the rivets securing the sensor to the bracket.

Installation Procedure

1. Install new rivets securing the sensor to the bracket.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the seat position switch (3) to the seat adjuster (2) with 2 nuts (1).

Tighten the seat position switch nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the seat adjusters to the seat cushion frame with 4 nuts (1).

Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the assist spring.




5. Install the seat cushion foam pad and cover to the frame.
6. Install the seat belt buckle assembly (1) through the seat cushion pad.
7. Install the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster with the bolt (2).

Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).




8. Connect the seat belt buckle electrical connector (1).
9. Connect the wiring harness (2) to the seat position switch.
10. Position the seat back assembly on the seat cushion assembly.




11. Install the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat recliner to the seat adjuster.




12. Install the lumbar adjustment mechanism (1) to the seat adjuster with the 2 screws (2).
13. Install the lumbar cable to the lumbar adjustment mechanism.
14. Install the lumbar knob by pushing the knob straight onto the shaft, if equipped.
15. Install the recliner handle.




16. Install the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) to the underside of the seat.
17. Install the seat in the vehicle.