Last Modified: 08-22-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM0000003TPDC2N
Model Year Start: 2026 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [08/2025 -           ]
Title: SEAT BELT: OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR: REMOVAL; 2026 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [08/2025 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during occupant detection sensor (separate type front seat cushion pad) removal/installation are shown below.

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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HINT:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the auxiliary battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

Necessary Procedures

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*1: for GR Model

*2: except GR Model

Front Camera System

  • Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more.*1
  • Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 1 second or more.*2

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Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

Necessary Procedures

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*1: for Hatchback

Power Door Lock Control System

  • Back door opener*1

Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.

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  • It is necessary to perform the same operation after removing and installing the system supply power fuse.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the driver seat.

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2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY

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3. DISCONNECT SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the driver seat.

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4. REMOVE RECLINING HINGE COVER

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the driver seat.

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5. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the driver seat.

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6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD

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7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD

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8. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the driver seat.

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9. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the driver seat.

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10. REMOVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR (SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION PAD)

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 13 claws and remove the occupant detection sensor (separate type front seat cushion pad) from the separate type front seat cushion cover as shown in the illustration.

*a

Screwdriver

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