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SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION

CAUTION:
- If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS.

- Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
- Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
- Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
- Disassembly of the passenger-side seat

- If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

- Removal of the passenger-side seat
- Loosening and retightening of passenger's seat fixing bolts
- Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision

1. Have two 20 kg {44 lb} weights ready to use.

2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.






3. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.

- When using the IDS (laptop PC)

- Select "Body".
- Select "Restraints".
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

- Select "All Tests and Calibrations".

4. Then, select item from the screen menu in the following order.

- Select "Passenger Seat Weight Sensor ReZero".

5. Perform calibration following the procedures on the M-MDS screen.

NOTE:
- When "Lightly pat the passenger seat cushion" is displayed on the M-MDS screen, lightly pat horizontally approx. five times on the headrest or upper side of the seat back trim of the passenger-side front seat.

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