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Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front

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Fig 1: View Of Front Presence System Components
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Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
CAUTION: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .
  3. Remove the front passenger seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the front passenger seat cushion frame. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Frame Replacement .
  5. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.
1 Retainer, Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Sensor (Qty: 2)
2 Sensor Assembly, Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence
Tip: 
  1. Note the routing of the wiring harness and connector location for installation.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3 Screw, Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Module (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  3 N.m (25 lb in)

4 Module, Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence
Tip:  Disconnect the electrical connector.