Seat Position Airbag Sensor: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota 4Runner. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SEE PRECAUTION
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM )
REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER OUTER FRONT LH (SEE OVERHAUL (MANUAL SEAT) OR OVERHAUL (POWER SEAT))
REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER INNER FRONT LH (SEE OVERHAUL (MANUAL SEAT) OR OVERHAUL (POWER SEAT))
REMOVE SEAT TRACK OUTER COVER LH (SEE OVERHAUL (MANUAL SEAT) OR OVERHAUL (POWER SEAT))
REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER INNER LH (SEE OVERHAUL (MANUAL SEAT) OR OVERHAUL (POWER SEAT))
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSY LH (SEE OVERHAUL (MANUAL SEAT) OR OVERHAUL (POWER SEAT))
REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Disconnect the connector of the seat position airbag sensor.
2. Remove the bolt and seat position airbag sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Bolt Of Seat Position Airbag Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR
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 sensor.
NOTE:
- Installation of the connector is done with the sensor assembly installed. Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
- When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSY LH (SEE OVERHAUL (MANUAL SEAT) OR OVERHAUL (POWER SEAT))
Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )