Seat Belt Warning Occupant Detection Sensor

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Seat Belt Warning Occupant Detection Sensor
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Disconnect 2-pin Black electrical harness connector from occupant detection sensor located under passenger seat. Using an ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between occupant detection sensor terminals while depressing sensing pad. See Fig 1. If continuity is not as specified, replace occupant detection sensor.

Fig 1: Testing Occupant Detection Sensor
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