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, 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 T27 bit, remove the tamper-resistant TORX bolts (A) that attach the seat track (B) to the weight sensors (C).
5. Disconnect the sensor connectors (D) 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 interfere 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 weight sensors will not function properly.
1. Install the new front passenger's weight sensors with tamper-resistant TORX bolts (C) 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.