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Object Number: 1581196  Size: SF

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Caution: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.

Caution: To avoid personal injury, perform a preload test on the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat cushion cover. Refer to Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement .
  3. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup .
  4. Program the inflatable restraint passenger presence system after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .

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Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence System Assembly

Tip

    • The passenger presence system is an integral part of the pad on the passenger seat cushion.
    • The sensor, module and seat cushion pad must be replaced as a unit.
    • Note the routing of the wiring harness and connector location for installation.

Object Number: 1581196  Size: SF

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement.
  2. Remove the seat cushion cover. Refer to Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement.

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Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence System Assembly

Caution: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.

Caution: To avoid personal injury, perform a preload test on the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.

Procedure

  1. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Control Module References.
  2. Program the inflatable restraint passenger presence system after replacement. Refer to Control Module References.