Seat Position Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see PRECAUTION ).

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Remove the seat slide position sensor protector from the seat position sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Seat Slide Position Sensor Protector
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Using a T30 "torx" socket, remove the "torx" screw and seat position sensor.
3. Disconnect the connector.