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Seat Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Power seat shown, manual seat similar.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Seat Position Sensor
GF0031274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Seat position sensor electrical connector (part of 14A699)
2 14B416 Seat position sensor
3 - Seat position sensor retaining clip (part of 14B416)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator 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 supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The supplemental restraint system (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 carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

All seats 

  1. Raise the driver seat and then position it to the middle of the track.
  2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
  3. Remove the driver seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  4. Disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.
  5. Power seats 

  6. Detach the wire harness routing pin-type retainer from the seat position sensor bracket.
  7. Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness Routing Pin-Type Retainer From Seat Position Sensor Bracket
    GF0031275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All seats 

  8. Push apart then inward to release the seat position sensor locking clip.
  9. Fig 3: Pushing Apart Then Inward To Release Seat Position Sensor Locking Clip
    GF0031276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Slide the seat position sensor rearward to release the 2 hooks from the bracket. Then remove the seat position sensor.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  12. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .