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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SEAT POSITION SENSOR: REMOVAL; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION ).

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION 2017 MY Sienna [08/2016 - 11/2017]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION 2018 - 2020 MY Sienna [11/2017 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION ).

2. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE LH (for Manual Seat)

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Manual Seat): DISASSEMBLY+

3. REMOVE VERTICAL ADJUSTING HANDLE (for Manual Seat)

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Manual Seat): DISASSEMBLY+

4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH (for Manual Seat)

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Manual Seat): DISASSEMBLY+

5. REMOVE SEAT POSITION SENSOR (for Manual Seat)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Separate the wire harness from the seat slide position sensor protector.

(c) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw and seat position sensor with the seat slide position sensor protector.

6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Power Seat): REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD (for Power Seat)

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Power Seat): DISASSEMBLY+

8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD RH (for Power Seat)

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Power Seat): DISASSEMBLY+

9. REMOVE SEAT POSITION SENSOR (for Power Seat)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Separate the wire harness from the seat slide position sensor protector.

(c) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw, nut and seat position sensor with the seat slide position sensor protector.

10. REMOVE SEAT SLIDE POSITION SENSOR PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the seat slide position sensor protector as shown in the illustration.