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Seat Position Sensor: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR 
    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, set the seat position sensor.
      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 to 2.0 mm (0.0236 to 0.0787 in.).

    3. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the "TORX" screw to install the seat position sensor with the seat slide position sensor protector.
      Fig 3: Locating Seat Position Sensor, Connector & Screw
      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 to 2.0 mm (0.0236 to 0.0787 in.).
    5. Connect the connector.
      NOTE:

      When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    6. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the seat position sensor.
  2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD (w/o Seatback Board)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 24
  3. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTING HANDLE (w/o Seatback Board)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 25
  4. INSTALL VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTER KNOB CAP (w/o Seatback Board)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 26
  5. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE (w/o Seatback Board)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 27
  6. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD RH (w/ Seatback Board)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 29
  7. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE RH (w/ Seatback Board)  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 30
  8. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/o Seatback Board)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  9. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTER LOCK (w/o Seatback Board)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  10. INSTALL INNER SEAT TRACK COVER (w/o Seatback Board)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  11. INSTALL OUTER SEAT TRACK COVER (w/o Seatback Board)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  12. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (w/o Seatback Board) 
  13. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Seatback Board)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  14. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTER LOCK (w/ Seatback Board)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  15. INSTALL INNER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/ Seatback Board) 

    for 2WD: Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3

    for 4WD: Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4

  16. INSTALL OUTER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/ Seatback Board)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  17. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (w/ Seatback Board) 
  18. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  19. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .