Kia Rio: Weight Classification System (WCS) Description

WCS is intended to detect the occupant’s physique in order to determine whether the passenger airbag should be suppressed or deployed. WCS classifies the front passenger side seat by measuring physical weight loaded onto the front passenger side seat. It is composed of 2 weight sensors of strain gauge type and an ECU which gathers information of weight sensors, calculates the measured weight and makes decisions of the classification of the passenger. It is installed on the left side (inner position in vehicle) of the seat track assembly fastened with respective mounting bolts and nuts.

Seat Belt Buckle Switch (BS) Installation

   Be sure to install the harness wires so they will not pinch or interfere with other parts. ...

Weight Classification System (WCS) Components

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Specifications
Item Specification Master cylinder Type Fixed Cylinder I.D. 20.64 mm (0.813 in) Piston stroke 36±1 mm (1.42±0.039 in ...

Removal
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Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Use 09568-34000 Crossmember support Supporting of the crossmember 09568-34000 Ball joint ...