Sensor, Seat Track Position: Removal
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment.
Prior to replacing the STPS verify the following:
1. The STPS is fully engaged with and latched to its mounting bracket.
2. The wire harness connector is fully connected to the STPS and the RED connector lock is set to the locked position.
If either is not fully engaged, connected and locked, repair the issue and retest the STPS prior to replacing.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before continuing service.
- Reach under the rear edge of the front seat cushion to access the STPS (2) on a bracket (1) located on the inboard side near the rear of one of the upper seat tracks (4).
- Slide the RED connector lock to the unlock position and disconnect the seat wire harness connector (5) from the STPS connector receptacle.
- Using a small screwdriver, hold the latch feature (3) pressed while sliding the connector end of the STPS from the bracket.
- Remove the STPS from under the front seat.