Seat Position Sensor: Installation

Vehicles with manual seats 

1. Connect the seat position sensor electrical connector.
   Fig 1: Connecting Seat Position Sensor Electrical Connector

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2. Install the seat position sensor.
   1. Align the seat position sensor so the ear goes over the bracket coming off the seat track.
   2. Install the screw.
      Fig 2: Installing Screw

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   Vehicles with power seats 

3. Install the seat position sensor.
   1. Position the seat position sensor.
   2. Install the screw.
   3. Connect the electrical connector.
      Fig 3: Connecting Electrical Connector

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   All seat position sensors 

4. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
   WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
   1. Install the driver seat. For additional information, refer to DRIVER SEAT  .
   WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
   2. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION  .
   WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
   3. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION  .

   Vehicles with manual seats 

5. Position the driver seat from its forward most position to its rear most position and then back again. While positioning the seat, check that the metal bracket does not come in contact with the seat position sensor.
   Fig 4: Checking Metal Bracket Does Not Come In Contact With Seat Position Sensor

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   Vehicles with power seats 

6. Position the driver seat from its forward most position to its rear most position and then back again. While positioning the seat, check that the metal bracket does not come in contact with the seat position sensor.
   Fig 5: Checking Metal Bracket Does Not Come In Contact With Seat Position Sensor

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   All vehicles 

7. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .