Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Seat Position Sensor:

SEAT POSITION SENSOR

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the front seat.




2. REMOVE SEAT POSITION SENSOR
a. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw and seat position sensor with sensor protector.
b. Disconnect the connector.
c. Remove the seat slide position sensor protector from the seat position sensor.

INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR
a. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.
b. Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal.

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTE: Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.




c. Using a feeler gauge 1.0 mm (0.0393 in.), 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 the clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 to 1.4 mm (0.0236 to 0.0551 in.).

d. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the seat position sensor with the screw.

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

e. Make sure that the clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 to 1.4 mm (0.0236 to 0.0551 in.).
f. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the seat position sensor.
g. Connect the connector.
h. Install the seat slide position sensor protector to the seat position sensor.

2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the front seat.

3. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Check the SRS warning light.