Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
Seat Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation
AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to provide increased collision protection for front seat and second row outboard occupants
in addition to that provided by the three-point safety belt system. Safety belt use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to receive the full
advantage of the SRS. This vehicle line contains dual stage deployment (advanced restraint system) driver and front passenger air bag modules. These
vehicles can also be equipped with optional safety canopies that deploy from the A-pillar to the C-pillar upon a side impact or if a rollover condition is
detected. A unique restraints control module (RCM) is used on these vehicles which will detect a potential rollover condition. In addition, a front impact
severity sensor is mounted to the radiator support bracket, a seat position sensor is mounted to the driver seat and a usage detection switch is added to the
front driver and passenger outboard buckles.
Sensors
WARNING: The restraints control module (RCM) orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) has been involved in a collision in which the center tunnel area has been damaged, inspect the mounting
and bracket for deformation. If damaged, the RCM must be replaced whether or not the air bags have deployed. In addition, make sure the
area of the RCM mounting is restored to its original condition.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and correctly position
the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
For these vehicles, the SRS uses up to five satellite sensors in addition to the RCM. The RCM is mounted to the center tunnel beneath the console. All
vehicles will have a front impact severity sensor and it is located in the front-center of the vehicle, mounted on the radiator support bracket. If the vehicle
is equipped with safety canopies, there are four additional side impact sensors. The four additional sensors are located at the base of each B-pillar and
mounted on the C-pillar. The LH and RH C-pillar mounted side impact sensors are interchangeable. Mounting orientation is critical for correct operation
of all impact and rollover sensors.
