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Seat Position Sensor: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus GX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. See  PRECAUTION  
  2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See  PRECAUTION   ) 
  3. REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER OUTER FRONT LH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER INNER FRONT LH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSY LH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIR BAG SENSOR 
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolt Of Seat Position Airbag Sensor
    G02962878Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the connector of the seat position airbag sensor.
    2. Remove the bolt and seat position airbag sensor.
  9. INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIR BAG SENSOR 
    Fig 2: Identifying New Bolt Of Seat Position Airbag Sensor
    G02962879Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the seat position airbag sensor with a new bolt.

      Part No.: 

      Bolt: 90119-06871 

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector of the seat position airbag sensor.
      NOTE:
      • Installation of the connector is done with the sensor assy installed. Make sure the sensor assy is installed with the specified torque.
      • If the sensor assy has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor assy with a new one.
      • When installing the sensor assy, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
      • After installation, shake the sensor assy to check that there is no looseness.
  10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSY LH (SEE  INSTALLATION  ) 
  11. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM   )