Seat Occupant Sensor: Service and Repair
Front Passenger's Weight Sensor ReplacementSpecial Tools Required
Pin driver, 3.5 mm 07744-0010300
Removal
NOTE: Removal of the front passenger's weight sensors must be done according to Precautions and Procedures.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting 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 front passenger's seat slide assembly including all four front passenger's weight sensors (C).
5. Disconnect the sensor connectors (D) from the seat weight sensors (E), 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 seat slide assembly including all four front passenger's weight sensors 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 (1), and tighten them in crisscross pattern in two or more steps.
4. Using the pin driver to position the spring washers, torque the TORX nuts is the sequence shown in two or more steps.
5. Check whether there is a gap of 4 mm or more at each of the four locations.
6. Reassemble the front passenger's seat cushion cover/pad.
7. Reinstall the front passenger's seat.
8. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
9. Calibrate the ODS unit.
10. After installing the front passenger's weight sensors, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.