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.
- The front passenger's weight sensor are part of the seat rail and must be replaced as an assembly.
1. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Remove the front passenger's seat.
3. Remove these items:
- Front seat cushion cover/pad Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
- Front seat-back cover/pad Service and Repair
- Front seat belt buckle
- Front seat recline covers Front Seat Recline Cover Removal / Installation
- Front seat cushion frame
4. Remove the TORX nuts (A) attaching the seat track (B) to the weight sensors (C) using a TORX E18 socket, then remove the slide lever (D).
5. Disconnect the ODS unit harness 3P connectors (E) from the front passenger's weight sensors, then remove the front passenger's seat slide assembly (F) 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 spacers and collars can be identified by their color. Make sure to install the spacers and collars as shown.
1. Install the slide lever (A), then install the new front passenger's seat slide assembly under the seat track.
2. When tightening the TORX nuts (A), using a TORX E18 socket. Tighten them in a crisscross pattern in two or more steps.
3. Connect the ODS unit harness 3P connectors (B) to the front passenger's weight sensors.
NOTE: The ODS unit harness 3P connectors with the white tape (C) connect to the front side of the front passenger's weight sensors.
4. Install following items:
- Front seat cushion frame
- Front seat recline covers Front Seat Recline Cover Removal / Installation
- Front seat belt buckle
- Front seat-back cover/pad Service and Repair
- Front seat cushion cover/pad Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
5. Reinstall the front passenger's seat.
6. Do the 12 volt 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.