Removal and 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.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an airbag 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.

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 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.

Remove the front seat and depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
Remove the heated seat module from the cushion electrical bracket.
- Disconnect the heated seat module electrical connector.
- Remove the rivet and heated seat module.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install the front seat and repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
Carry out the OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (OCS) SYSTEM ZERO SEAT WEIGHT TEST and prove out the SRS.