CAUTION:
If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS.
Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS..
Removal of the passenger-side seat
Loosening and retightening of passenger’s seat fixing bolts
Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision
NOTE:
When seat weight sensor calibration is performed causing the SAS control module to detect the DTC, perform the following procedure.
1. Have two 20 kg {44 lb}
weights ready to use.
2. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.

3. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS.
a. Select “Body”.
b. Select “Restraints”.
c. Select “Passenger Seat Weight Sensor ReZero”.
4. Then, select item from the SWS Calibration screen menu in the following order.
Select “(1)-When you have replaced any SWS or SWS module, and/or any seat part except SWS.”
5. Perform calibration following the procedures on the M-MDS screen.
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1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Upper panel
(See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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