Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
To prevent system failure, carry out the OCS reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. Use a scan tool to carry out the OCS reset command.
NOTE:
The cushion heater mat on a front outboard passenger seat is not serviced separately. If a new cushion heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat, install an OCS service kit equipped with a heater mat. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS.
NOTE:
OCS components (seat cushion foam pad, bladder with OCSM) are calibrated to each other and are serviced as an assembly. The OCS components are not to be installed separately. If a new OCS, OCS component or seat cushion foam pad are needed, a new OCS service kit (seat cushion foam pad, bladder with OCSM must be installed as an assembly.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.NOTE: Before removing a power seat, raise it all the way up.
Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
- 2.NOTE: Follow the unique instruction or graphic for this step in installation.
Remove the manual seat adjust handles.
- 1.
Remove the spring clip and the manual recline handle.
- 2.
Release the retainer tab, slide forward and remove the manual height adjust handle.
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- 4.
Separate the cushion side shield.- 1.
Detach the cushion side shield from the rear retainer.
- 2.
Slide forward, separate the cushion side shield and, if equipped with a manual seat track, remove the cushion side shield.
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- 5.
If equipped with a power seat, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the cushion side shield.
- 10.NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in the installation.
Bend the retaining tab away from the OCS sensor housing and slide the sensor off the bracket.
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Remove the OCS.- Note the location of the OCS hose and heater mat pigtail (if equipped) as it passes through the seat springs for proper installation.
- 15.NOTE: Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may be torn from the seat cushion foam pad.
Remove the cushion cover from the cushion foam pad.