Occupant Classification Sensor: Installation

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.

All occupant classification sensor (OCS) rails

NOTE: If installing a new seat track, position the seat track so the seat will be in the rearward most position before starting installation of the occupant classification sensor (OCS) rails.

WARNING: The occupant classification sensor rail shield is an aid to prevent foreign material and contaminants from entering the occupant classification sensor rail. Make sure the occupant classification sensor rail shield is present, is not damaged and is correctly installed to the occupant classification sensor rail. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Make sure the OCS rail shield is seated correctly on the OCS rail. Align the locator pin to the shield and attach the OCS rail shield rear tab to the OCS rail.

Fig 1: Locating OCS Rail Locator Pin

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the OCS rail shield on the OCS rail. Then position the OCS rail and shield on the seat track while noting the correct installation of the OCS rail locator pin into the seat track.

NOTE: To make sure of correct installation, the OCS rail bolts must be installed in the sequence shown.

While holding the OCS rail and shield firmly in position, install the OCS rail front mounting position rear bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating OCS Rail Front Mounting Position Rear Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
While still holding the OCS rail and shield firmly in position, install the OCS rail front mounting position front bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating OCS Rail Front Mounting Position Front Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Move the seat to the forward most position.
- If equipped with a power seat track, apply power and ground to the pins shown.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Power Seat Track Connector Pins
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 rear OCS rail bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Connect the OCS rail electrical connector.
Center the seat track to the seat cushion pan.
- If equipped with a power seat track, apply power and ground to the pins shown.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Power Seat Track Connector Pins
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, connect the power seat track motor electrical connector.

Seat receiving a new OCS rail

Install the rearward seat riser and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the forward seat riser and bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Outboard OCS rail

Attach the cushion side shield.
- Position the rear retainer clip on the cushion side shield through the hole in the backrest trim cover flap and attach it to the rear edge of the seat.
If equipped, install the spring clip and the manual recliner handle.
If equipped, install the manual lumbar control knob.

All OCS rails

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 .