Occupant Classification Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a SRS component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

Remove the passenger seat and depower the system. For additional information, refer to SEATING .

CAUTION: Make sure to remove all metal chips from the occupant classification sensor (OCS) module and the surrounding areas after drilling out the rivets.

Drill out the 2 OCS module rivets.
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the OCS module.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install the passenger seat and repower the supplemental restraints system (SRS). Do not prove out the SRS at this time. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
Carry out the appropriate procedure after installation of an OCS system component.
- If installing the original OCS system component, carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test and prove out the SRS. For additional information, refer to OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (OCS) SYSTEM ZERO SEAT WEIGHT TEST .
- If installing a new OCS system component, carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset procedure and prove out the SRS. For additional information, refer to OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (OCS) SYSTEM RESET .