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Occupant Classification Sensor - Service Kit: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: To identify between a production OCS system and a service OCS system service kit, inspect the OCSM electrical connector.  A service OCS  system (OCS  service kit) has the OCSM  electrical connector glued to the OCSM  . It cannot and should not be disconnected or altered.
NOTE: The seat wiring harness will be reused. The OCS  service kit connector connects to the seat wiring harness OCSM  connector. The pressure sensor seat wiring harness connector will be left unplugged and secured by a tie strap.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. Remove the passenger seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
    2. NOTE: The seat wiring harness will be reused.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector(s) and wiring clips in the following sequence.
    1. Disconnect the seat wire harness OCS  electrical connector from the service part OCS  electrical connector.
    2. Release the 2 wiring clips on the wiring harness from the seat cushion pan.
    3. If equipped with heated seats, disconnect the heated seat module electrical connector, release the wiring clip on the wiring harness from the seat cushion pan, and disconnect the 2 cushion heater mat electrical connectors.
  3. Remove the 4 seat track-to-cushion frame bolts.
    4. NOTE: While positioning the seat cushion pan and Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) assembly, be careful not to damage any of the components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the OCS  system and may cause system failure.
  4. Remove the seat cushion and pan assembly.
    • To aid in removal, recline the seat.
    5. NOTE: Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the seat cushion foam pad.
    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Cushion Trim Cover J-Clips
    G06099691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Detach the seat cushion trim cover J-clips from the seat cushion pan and remove the seat cushion trim cover.
  6. Bend the retaining tab away from the pressure sensor, then slide the pressure sensor off the bracket.
    Fig 2: Bending Retaining Tab Away From Pressure Sensor
    G06099692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Care must be taken to prevent damage to the seat cushion pan when removing the rivets. Failure to follow these instructions may result in component damage and/or system failure.
  7. Remove the 2 rivets and detach the OCSM  from the seat cushion pan.
  8. Remove the OCS  .
    • Pull all the OCS  components (hose, pressure sensor, wire harness, OCSM  and connectors) through the seat cushion pan opening.
      Fig 3: Identifying OCS Service Kit Components
      G06099695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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