Seat Position Sensor

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the seat position sensor.

1. INSPECT SEAT POSITION SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).

2. INSPECT SEAT POSITION SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).

(b) Visually check for defects with the seat position sensor installed on the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

• Cracks on the sensor housing
• Dents on the sensor housing
• Chips on the sensor housing
• Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

If any of the defects is found, replace the seat position sensor with a new one.

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page ).

2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(See page )

3. REMOVE SEAT POSITION SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the connector.

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

(c) Remove the seat position sensor from the seat slide position sensor protector as shown in the illustration.

1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR

(a) Install the seat position sensor to the seat slide position sensor protector with the pin as shown in the illustration.

(b) Using a 1.3 mm (0.0512 in.) feeler gauge, temporarily install the seat position sensor. Text in Illustration *1 Seat Position Sensor *2 Feeler Gauge *3 Seat Rail NOTICE: 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 or is pinched between other parts. HINT: Be sure that the clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) to 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.).

(c) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the "TORX" screw to install the seat position sensor. Torque: 8 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

(d) Make sure that the clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) to 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.).

(e) Connect the connector.

(f) Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the seat position sensor.

2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(See page )

3. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).

4. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Inspect the SRS warning light (See page ).