Seat Position Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Scion xB. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).

HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides, unless otherwise specified.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER BRACKET COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE VERTICAL ADJUSTER COVER (w/ Vertical Adjuster) (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER KNOB (w/ Vertical Adjuster) (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE SEAT SLIDE POSITION SENSOR PROTECTOR
1. Remove the seat slide position sensor protector from the seat position airbag sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Seat Slide Position Sensor Protector From Seat Position Airbag Sensor
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REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Disconnect the connector from the seat position airbag sensor.
2. Using "TORX" socket wrench T30, remove the torx screw and the seat position airbag sensor.
Fig 2: Locating Seat Position Airbag Sensor Connector
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