Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Seat Position Sensor:

SEAT POSITION SENSOR

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

3. REMOVE SEAT POSITION SENSOR




a. Using a "Torx" socket wrench (T30), remove the "Torx" screw and seat position sensor with sensor protector.
b. Disconnect the connector.




c. Separate the seat slide position sensor protector from the seat position sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR
a. Check that the engine switch is off.
b. Check that the negative battery (-) terminal is disconnected.

CAUTION: After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.




c. Using a feeler gauge 1 mm (0.039 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 a clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.023 in.) to 1.4 mm (0.055 in.).

d. Using a "Torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the "Torx" screw to install the seat position sensor.

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

e. Make sure that a clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.023 in.) to 1.4 mm (0.055 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
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
4. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
5. INSPECT FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
6. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT