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Power Seat Motor Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the front seat assembly.

3. REMOVE SEAT POSITION SENSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.




b. Remove the bolt and seat position sensor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR




a. Connect the connector.
b. Install the sensor with a new bolt.

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the seat position sensor with a new one.
- When installing the sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.

2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
a. Install the front seat assembly.

3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
4. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

5. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Check the SRS warning light.