SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION
| 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. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION ). Removal of the passenger-side seat Loosening and retightening of passenger's seat fixing bolts Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision |
- Have two 20 kg {44 lb} weights ready to use.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 connector.
- After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS. When using the IDS (laptop PC) Select "Body". Select "Restraints". When using the PDS (Pocket PC) Select "All Tests and Calibrations".
- Then, select item from the screen menu in the following order. Select "Passenger Seat Weight Sensor ReZero".
- Perform calibration following the procedures on the M-MDS screen. NOTE: When "Lightly pat the passenger seat cushion" is displayed on the M-MDS screen, lightly pat horizontally approx. five times on the headrest or upper side of the seat back trim of the passenger-side front seat.
CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT
Note. The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring.
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- Set the front tires straight-ahead. CAUTION: The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock spring.
- Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
- From the stopped position, turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4 turns.
- Align the marks.
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- Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring. NOTE: When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1F, 1H, 1J and 1L are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.