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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 performed according to the precautions/procedures described at the beginning of the SRS section. Technician Safety Information

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

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

3. Remove the cushion cover/pad from the seat cushion frame. Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

4. Using a TORX T27 bit, remove the tamper-resistant TORX bolts (A) that attach the seat track (B) to the front passenger's 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 front passenger's weight sensors will not perform properly.

1. Install the 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. Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

3. Reinstall the front passenger's seat. Front Seat Removal/Installation

4. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure. Procedures

5. Clear any DTCs. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

6. Calibrate the ODS unit. Programming and Relearning

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