Seat Position Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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.

NOTE: Always use "Torx" socket wrench E10 when removing the front seat.

INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
  CAUTION: After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Torx Screw And Seat Position Airbag Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Using an 1 mm (0.039 in.) feeler gauge, install the seat position airbag sensor.
  NOTE:
  - If the seat position airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the seat position airbag sensor with a new one.
  - When installing the seat position airbag sensor, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
  Fig 2: Identifying Seat Position Airbag Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  Maintain a clearance between the seat position airbag sensor and the seat rail within 0.6 mm (0.023 in.) to 2 mm (0.079 in.).
4. Using "Torx" socket wrench, tighten the Torx screw to install the seat position airbag sensor.
  Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
5. Make sure that a clearance between the seat position airbag sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.023 in.) to 2 mm (0.079 in.).
6. Connect the connector to the seat position airbag sensor.
7. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the seat position airbag sensor.
INSTALL SEAT SLIDE POSITION SENSOR PROTECTOR
1. Engage the pin and install a new seat position sensor protector.
  NOTE: Do not damage portion A, shown in the illustration, when installing the seat position sensor protector.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Sedan) INSTALLATION
INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Hatchback) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Sedan) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback) (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (54 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Position Sensor Protector
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002