Seat Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SEAT POSITION SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the seat position sensor.

1. INSPECT SEAT POSITION SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

2. INSPECT SEAT POSITION SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the seat position sensor removed from the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

Cracks on the sensor housing

Dents on the sensor housing

Chips on the sensor housing

Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the seat position sensor with a new one.