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Seat Occupancy Sensor (SBE)

The SBE continues to be used as an input to the MRS III control module for detection of a front seat passenger. The module uses the input to determine seat belt tensioner and/or front airbag deployment.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Occupancy Sensor (SBE)
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