Warning: 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.

Warning: 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.

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
2. Remove the front seat outer recliner finish cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the front seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.

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Passenger Seat Cushion Heater (if equipped)

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. If either the seat cushion heater or one of the components of the passenger presence system need replacement, both the seat cushion heater and the complete passenger presence kit must be replaced.

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Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence System Assembly

Procedure