Front passenger seat removal of Toyota Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

jackpolar · 01-28-2025, 02:23 PM

I’m looking to permanently remove the front passenger seat from my 2014 Toyota Yaris. I understand that doing so will likely trigger a fault with the SRS/ECU, leading to system errors and the activation of the airbag warning light. Unfortunately, I’ve had difficulty finding a solution to bypass this issue.

I’ve read through various threads on this site suggesting the use of an SRS bypass module, but I haven’t been able to locate or purchase one.

Could anyone offer advice on how to remove the passenger seat without causing a fault in the airbag system? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read my post!

Lagtacular · 06-23-2025, 03:17 PM

I’ve been exploring this as well. Only option right now is to keep all the wiring connected, but remove it from the seat.

Superuser CTScott used to(and hopefully still does) make a bypass module that allows the plugs to remain “connected”. I haven’t reached out to CTScott to see if that’s still available, but that’s the best solution I’ve seen here as well.

S_Siray · 06-23-2025, 04:40 PM

My plan was to just install an "Airbag Simulator Tester" into the airbag plug. Not sure if that's a complete solution, but they are only about a buck each on amazon.

01-28-2025, 02:23 PM	#1
jackpolar I've made a post! Drives: White Yaris 13 Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1	Front passenger seat removal of Toyota Yaris I’m looking to permanently remove the front passenger seat from my 2014 Toyota Yaris. I understand that doing so will likely trigger a fault with the SRS/ECU, leading to system errors and the activation of the airbag warning light. Unfortunately, I’ve had difficulty finding a solution to bypass this issue. I’ve read through various threads on this site suggesting the use of an SRS bypass module, but I haven’t been able to locate or purchase one. Could anyone offer advice on how to remove the passenger seat without causing a fault in the airbag system? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read my post!

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06-23-2025, 03:17 PM	#2
Lagtacular I've made a post! Drives: 2012 Yaris 3dr MT Join Date: Jun 2025 Location: Colorado Posts: 1	I’ve been exploring this as well. Only option right now is to keep all the wiring connected, but remove it from the seat. Superuser CTScott used to(and hopefully still does) make a bypass module that allows the plugs to remain “connected”. I haven’t reached out to CTScott to see if that’s still available, but that’s the best solution I’ve seen here as well.

06-23-2025, 04:40 PM	#3
S_Siray Drives: 2008 Bayou Blue Liftback S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pottstown, Pa Posts: 3	My plan was to just install an "Airbag Simulator Tester" into the airbag plug. Not sure if that's a complete solution, but they are only about a buck each on amazon.