Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Seat Position Sensor:

SEAT POSITION SENSOR

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.

2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP LH
4. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
10. REMOVE SEAT POSITION SENSOR




a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Using a "TORX" socket (T30), remove the "TORX" screw and seat position sensor with the seat slide position sensor protector.




c. Remove the seat position sensor from the seat slide position sensor protector as shown in the illustration.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR

a. Check that the engine switch is off.
b. Check that the negative battery (-) cable is disconnected.

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.




c. Engage the pin and install the seat position sensor to the seat slide position sensor protector as shown in the illustration.




d. Using a feeler gauge 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), temporarily install the seat position sensor.

NOTE:
- If the seat position 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 seat position sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.

HINT: Be sure that a clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) to 2.0 mm (0.079 in.).




e. Using a "TORX" socket (T30), tighten the "TORX" screw to install the seat position sensor.

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

f. Make sure that a clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) to 2.0 mm (0.079 in.).
g. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the seat position sensor.
h. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
5. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
6. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
7. CONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
8. INSTALL SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP LH
9. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

10. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

HINT: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.

11. INSPECT FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

12. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light.