Front Passenger's Weight Sensor Replacement
Front Passenger's Weight Sensor ReplacementRemoval
NOTE: Removal of the front passenger's weight sensors must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described at the beginning of the SRS section.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the front passenger's seat assembly.
3. Remove the cushion cover/pad from the seat cushion frame.
4. Using a Torx E18 socket, remove the Torx nuts (A) attaching the seat track (B) to the weight sensors (C).
5. Disconnect the sensor connectors (D) from the seat weight sensor, then remove the front passenger's weight sensors.
Installation
NOTE: Be sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
1. Install the new front passenger's weight sensors with under the seat track.
2. Apply multipurpose grease to the spring washer and bushing.
3. Insert a 3.5 mm center punch into the hole in the cushion frame to position the spring washers, when tighten the Torx nuts (A). Begin with (D), and tighten them in crisscross pattern in two or more steps.
4. Check whether there is a gap of 4 mm or more at each of the four locations.
5. Reassemble the front passenger's seat cushion cover/pad.
6. Reinstall the front passenger's seat.
7. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
8. Calibrate the ODS unit.
9. After installing the front passenger's weight sensors, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come for about 6 seconds and then go off.