Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING:

- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the seat slide sensor. If faulty, replace it.

- Do not drop or subject the seat slide sensor to impact or vibration. Replace the seat slide sensor, if dents, cracking, deformation, or rust are present.














REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION

DANGER:
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work. (Refer to Service Precautions).

WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.





Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag deployment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

Check the seat slide sensor for dents, breakage and bending and measure the resistance between the terminals, even when installing a new seat slide sensor.

]]B[[ SEAT SLIDE SENSOR INSTALLATION





WARNING:
If the seat slide sensor is not installed securely and correctly, the driver's air bag may not operate normally.

Securely connect the connector.

]]C[[ POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION





1. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

3. Does the SRS warning light illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?

4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If not, refer to SRS Warning Light Check.