removing drivers seat

[joecal]

Well you definitely need to connect that back it's for the immobilzer. I don't think that would set off the airbag light though, it's usually when the seat belt wiring connector under the seat is disconnected. I bought a scanner made by Autel, a MaxiDiag Elite MD702 that resets the airbag code.

[geetee]

you don't have to disconnect battery...don't ever put key into ignition though as that'll trigger airbag light
durametric will turn airbag light off...it'll tell you why also
airbag light can be seatbelt issue or actual airbag/wiring issue

[jjd]

Originally Posted by geetee

you don't have to disconnect battery...don't ever put key into ignition though as that'll trigger airbag light
durametric will turn airbag light off...it'll tell you why also
airbag light can be seatbelt issue or actual airbag/wiring issue

Sorry to resurrect this old thread.

My passenger side seat has stopped electrically tilting. (I have an early 1997 986 with the basic seats -- electric tilt and manual fore/aft.)

I believe to diagnose the problem I need to get to the electric connector under the seat which will (presumably) mean removing the seat as described in this thread. I'll also need to check it for 12v power at that connector which (presumably) requires turning the ignition to the on position.

Does this mean I absolutely have to go to the dealer to reset the airbag system? (Of course, that won't be the end of the world as the airbag light is actually already on.)

Thanks.

[jaykay]

You will be horrified as to how heavy they are! There must be significant weight savings to be had there. The trouble is finding a suitable, stylish, functional replacement for the street.

[Luckyman01]

I did and got airbag light, minor PIA, but best to avoid

[jaykay]

I believe I removed key and disconnected the battery......and no problems. One time I even removed the immobilizer board under the seat.....no issue then either.

[Jasper_Boxst]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread here but it's pertinent to disarming the battery.


Anyhow, wondering if the seats in a 986 can easily be removed while the top is up?

[rexcramer]

Probably, but why not take advantage of the extra room with the top down? You run the risk of scratching both the seat and the inner door card. I have only taken mine out with the top down.

[pilot4fn]

Due to the limitation of space in my winter storage above the car, I removed both seats byfirst disconnecting four bols per seat and then disconnecting the electrical connection.
Afte that I installed old padded work gloves to the front and back of the seat rails securing them with tape adn lifted the seats out from the car still carefully, but was able to do this without scratchign the interior :dance:
Drivers seat install went well in reverse order, passenger seat iI'm still working on and the re-install is planned for this coming wekend.