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Seat Position Sensor

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: Manual seat shown, power seat similar.
Fig 1: Identifying Seat Position Sensor
G06100234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item Part Number Description
1 - Seat position sensor locking clip (part of 14B416)
2 14B416 Seat position sensor
3 - Electrical connector (part of 14C719)
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 driver seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  2. Disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.
  3. Push the tab ends inward to release the seat position sensor locking clip. Slide the seat position sensor forward to release the 2 hooks from the bracket and remove the seat position sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Seat Position Sensor Locking Clip
    G06100235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  5. Install the driver seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .