Occupancy Sensor Inspection
WARNING:
- Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the Service Infromation before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)
- If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are not locked after assembling the front seat, the front seat will operate accidentally while the vehicle is driven, which could result in serious injury. After assembling the front seat, shake it up and down and verify that the sliding mechanism on the both sides are locked.
NOTE:
- If cargo is put on the sensor detection area of the occupancy sensor, the sensor may respond.
- Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the passenger-side front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the occupancy sensor connector.
- Verify that the continuity between the occupancy sensor terminals is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the passenger-side front seat cushion pad. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)