Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Seat Position Sensor

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.











NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Position the front seat to the rearmost and upward position.

2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures information.

3. Disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.

4. WARNING: Always tighten the seat position sensor retaining bolt to specified torque. Failure to do so may result in incorrect restraint system operation, which increases the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Note the position of the seat position sensor locating tab for installation.

Remove the bolt and seat position sensor.

- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures information.