Seat Occupant Sensor: Service and Repair
Front Passenger's Weight Sensor ReplacementREMOVAL
NOTE: Removal of the front passenger's weight sensors must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described at the beginning of the Restraint Systems.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the front passenger's seat assembly section.
3. Remove the cushion cover/pad from the seat cushion frame.
4. Using a TORX E18 socket, remove the TORX nuts (A) attaching the seat track (B) to the weight sensors (C).
5. Disconnect the sensor connectors (D) from the seat weight sensor, then remove the front passenger's seat slide assembly (E) including all four front passenger's weight sensors.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
- Be sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
- A spacer has front and back faces. Be sure to install the spacer correctly.
1. Install the new front passenger's seat slide assembly under the seat track.
2. When tightening the TORX nuts (A), begin with "1�, and tighten them in a 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.
5. Reinstall the front passenger's seat.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Calibrate the ODS unit.
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.