Seat Temperature Element: Testing and Inspection
SEAT WARMER UNIT INSPECTION
WARNING:
- Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag). Air Bag System Service Warnings
CAUTION:
- After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
- Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
- When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
- When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. Programming and Relearning
Seat Cushion
1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the front seat. Removal and Replacement
4. Remove the front seat side cover Front Seat Cover Removal/Installation - Vehicles With Power Seat System Front Seat Cover Removal/Installation - Vehicles Without Power Seat System
5. Remove the front seat cushion trim. Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation
6. Verify that the continuity between terminals A and B is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the seat warmer unit. Service and Repair
Seat Back
1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the front seat. Removal and Replacement
4. Remove the front seat back trim. Front Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation
5. Verify that the continuity between terminals A and B is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the seat warmer unit. Service and Repair