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Seat Occupant Classification Module - Air Bag: Service and Repair




ODS Unit Replacement

Removal

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

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

3. Turn over the seat-back cover/pad to gain access to the ODS unit:

- 4-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (4-door).
- 2-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (2-door).

4. Remove the cover (A), then disconnect the ODS unit 18P connector (B) and the OPDS sensor connectors (C) from the ODS unit (D).

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5. Remove the two bolts (4-door) or the screws (2-door) (E), then remove the ODS unit.

Installation

1. Place the ODS unit (A) on the seat-back frame. Install the new two bolts (4-door) or the screws (2-door) (B), and torque the bolts or the screw, then connect the ODS unit 18P connector (C) and the OPDS sensor connectors (D) to the ODS unit. Reinstall the cover (E).

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'11-12 models





2. Install the seat-back cover cover/pad in the reverse order of removal:

- 4-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (4-door).
- 2-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (2-door).

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

4. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

5. Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.

6. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

7. Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning.

8. Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

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