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Seat Position Sensor: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR (for Manual Seat) 
    1. Install the seat position sensor to the seat slide position sensor protector with the pin as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Installing Seat Position Sensor
      GTY175698Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 1.3 mm (0.0512 in.) feeler gauge, temporarily install the seat position sensor with seat slide position sensor protector.
      Fig 2: Locating Seat Position Sensor
      GTY201478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • If the seat position sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the seat position sensor with a new one.
      • When installing the seat position sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.

      HINT: 

      Be sure that the clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) to 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.).

    3. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the "TORX" screw to install the seat position sensor with seat slide position sensor protector.
      Fig 3: Locating Screw And Seat Position Sensor
      GTY205007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

    4. Make sure that the clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) to 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.).
    5. Connect the connector.
    6. Check that there are no loose parts after installing the seat position sensor.
  2. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR (for Power Seat) 
    1. Install the seat position sensor to the seat slide position sensor protector with the pin as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Identifying Seat Position Sensor
      GTY109743Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 1.3 mm (0.0512 in.) feeler gauge, temporarily install the seat position sensor with seat slide position sensor protector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Clearance Between Seat Position Sensor & Seat Rail
      GTY114022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • If the seat position sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the seat position sensor with a new one.
      • When installing the seat position sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.

      HINT: 

      Be sure that the clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) to 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.).

    3. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the "TORX" screw to install the seat position sensor with seat slide position sensor protector.
      Fig 6: Locating Seat Slide Position Sensor Protector
      GTY181586Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

    4. Make sure that the clearance between the seat position sensor and the seat rail is within 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) to 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.).
    5. Connect the connector.
    6. Check that there are no loose parts after installing the seat position sensor.
  3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD (for Manual Seat)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 28
  4. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTING HANDLE (for Manual Seat)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 29
  5. INSTALL VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTER KNOB CAP (for Manual Seat)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 30
  6. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE (for Manual Seat)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 31
  7. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat) 
    1. Install the front seat assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  8. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat) 
    1. Install the front seat assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .