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Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair




SEAT POSITION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION










WARNING:To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE:The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
NOTE:The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE:Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Raise the driver seat and then position it to the middle of the track.

2. Depower the system. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering.

3. Remove the driver seat. See Seats.

4. Disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.






5. Push apart the 2 tabs, then push inward to release the seat position sensor locking clip.

6. Slide the seat position sensor forward to release the 2 hooks from the bracket. Then remove the seat position sensor

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

8. Repower the system. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering.