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 to the DLC-2.
3. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “Body”.
b. Select “SWS Calibration”.
4. Perform calibration following the procedures on the M-MDS screen.
Seat Warmer Unit Inspection
Seat Weight Sensor Control Module Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment
Control System]Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
carr ...
Front Console Box Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position indicated by the
arrow in the figure and detach clips A.
2. Pull the front console box in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it
while d ...
Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
• Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS
unit)
• Front air bag sensors
• Air bag modules
• Side crash sensors
• Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system
warning light
• Fron ...