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Seat Occupant Sensor: Service and Repair




Front Passenger's Weight Sensor Replacement

Removal

NOTE: .

- Removal of the front passenger's weight sensors must be done according to precautions and procedures Service and Repair.
- The front passenger's weight sensor are part of the seat track and must be replaced as an assembly.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the front passenger's seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

3. Remove the cushion cover/pad from the seat cushion frame Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement.

4. Remove the TORX nuts (A) attaching the seat track (B) to the weight sensors (C) using a TORX E18 socket.





5. Disconnect the front passenger's weight sensor connectors (D), then remove the front passenger's seat slide assembly (E) including both passenger's weight sensors.

Installation

NOTE:

- Be sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched or interfere with other parts.
- The front passenger's weight sensor are part of the seat track and must be replaced as an assembly.
- The spacers and collars can be identified by their color. Make sure to install the spacers and collars as shown.

1. Install the new front passenger's seat slide assembly under the seat track.










2. When tightening the TORX nuts (A), begin with (1), and tighten them in a crisscross pattern in two or more steps.





3. Connect the front passenger's weight sensor connectors (B).

NOTE: The sensor connectors with the white tape (C) connect to the front sensors.

4. Reassemble the front passenger's seat cushion cover/pad Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement.

5. Reinstall the front passenger's seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

6. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

7. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

8. Do the front passenger's weight sensor initialization.

9. Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.