Service Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

WARNING:
Wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing this procedure. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

2. For four door models, place the driver's seat in the full forward and full up position.

3. For convertible models, place the driver's seat in the midpoint and full up position.





4. For four door models, locate the seat track position sensor on the seat track. Slide the red lock tab forward on the gray electrical connector (Figure 1).





5. For convertible models, locate the seat track position sensor on the seat track. Use a cotter pin removal tool (Snap-on CP3B or equivalent) to push the red lock tab forward on the gray electrical connector (Figure 2).

6. Disconnect the gray sensor electrical connector by pressing down on the red connector lock tab while pulling the connector forward.





7. Remove the seat track position sensor from the seat track by pressing on the sensor release arm while pulling the sensor forward (Figure 3).





8. Check the date code on the seat track position sensor (Figure 4):

> If the date code on the sensor is 099 or lower or 107 or higher, the sensor is good.

> If the date code on the sensor is between 100 and 106, the sensor must be replaced.

9. Install the sensor onto the seat track mounting tab by sliding the seat track position sensor rearward until the lock tab engages.

10. Connect the gray electrical connector to the seat track position sensor.

11. Push the red lock tab on the gray electrical connector rearward to engage the lock.

12. Repeat steps 2 through 11 on the passenger side front seat.

13. Ensure that no one is sitting or leaning into the front seat area of the vehicle.

14. Connect the negative battery cable.

15. Standing outside the vehicle, reach into the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Ensure that the airbag warning lamp does not remain on after the 7 second bulb check period.

WARNING:
Keep clear of the airbag while turning the key to the "ON" position or personal injury could result.