Can a seat cushion be replaced on a passenger presence system?
TIP: Replace the Passenger Presence System as a complete assembly. Do not mix any of the old parts with the new parts. Recently, parts returned under warranty show that the sensor is being replaced while the seat cushion is not. If only the new sensor is installed, the repair is incomplete and the PPS may not operate properly.
When do seat weight sensors need to be recalibrated?
Requires recalibration (SWS Initialization) when seat weight sensors or the ODS/SWS unit is replaced. When seat weight sensors were first added, there was a separate SWS unit mounted under the front passenger’s seat.
Can a new sensor be installed on a PPS?
If only the new sensor is installed, the repair is incomplete and the PPS may not operate properly. As a general rule, install all of the parts included in a service kit. Each of the foam seat cushions are stamped with the date and time of production.
Where is the pressure sensor located on a seat cushion?
On the current PPS system, the pressure sensor is located under the seat cushion foam. (Fig. 16) TIP: The PPS is a calibrated system that requires rezeroing anytime the seat cushion trim attachments have been removed or the PPS has been replaced.
Where is the passenger seat mat sensor located?
Passenger Occupancy Sensor, also known as Weight Sensor, Seat Mat, Passenger Occupancy Mat, is installed under the passenger seat’s seat cushion. Its purpose is to send a signal to the airbag module if an adult is sitting on the passenger seat. This will allow the airbag module to deploy the passenger airbag in case of an accident.
TIP: Replace the Passenger Presence System as a complete assembly. Do not mix any of the old parts with the new parts. Recently, parts returned under warranty show that the sensor is being replaced while the seat cushion is not. If only the new sensor is installed, the repair is incomplete and the PPS may not operate properly.
If only the new sensor is installed, the repair is incomplete and the PPS may not operate properly. As a general rule, install all of the parts included in a service kit. Each of the foam seat cushions are stamped with the date and time of production.
On the current PPS system, the pressure sensor is located under the seat cushion foam. (Fig. 16) TIP: The PPS is a calibrated system that requires rezeroing anytime the seat cushion trim attachments have been removed or the PPS has been replaced.