Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair

SEAT POSITION SENSOR







Removal and Installation

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Position the driver seat all the way back and up.
2. Position the passenger seat all the way forward.
3. Depower the SRS.
4. Disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the seat position sensor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

6. Remove the seat position sensor.
- Press the sensor tab inward to release and remove the seat position sensor.

7. Remove the magnet assembly bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

8. Remove the magnet assembly.
- Slide the magnet assembly rearward to release the front tab to remove the magnet assembly.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Repower the SRS.