Seat Occupant Classification Module - Air Bag: Service and Repair

ODS Unit Replacement

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the front passenger's seat Front Seat Removal / Installation.

3. Remove the back panel Service and Repair.

4. Turn over the seat-back cover/pad to gain access to the ODS unit.

5. Remove the cover (A), then disconnect the ODS unit 18P connector (B) and the OPDS sensor connectors (C) from the ODS unit (D).





6. Remove the screws (E) and the ODS unit.

Installation

NOTE:

- Be sure to install the harness so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
- Make sure that the seat-back cover/pad is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.

1. Place the ODS unit (A) on the seat-back frame. Tighten the new screws (B) to the specified torque.





2. Connect the ODS unit 18P connector (C) and OPDS sensor connectors (D) to the ODS unit. Install the cover (E).

3. Install the seat-back cover/pad in the reverse order of removal.

4. Install the back panel Service and Repair.

5. Install the front passenger's seat Front Seat Removal / Installation.

6. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

7. Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.

8. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

9. Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning.

10. Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.