Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: To prevent system failure, carry out the OCS reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. Use a scan tool to carry out the OCS reset command.

NOTE: The cushion heater mat on a front outboard passenger seat is not serviced separately. If a new cushion heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat, install an OCS service kit equipped with a heater mat. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS .

NOTE: OCS components (seat cushion foam pad, bladder with OCSM ) are calibrated to each other and are serviced as an assembly. The OCS components are not to be installed separately. If a new OCS , OCS component or seat cushion foam pad are needed, a new OCS service kit (seat cushion foam pad, bladder with OCSM ) must be installed as an assembly.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front passenger seat.
Refer to: FRONT SEAT .
If equipped with heated seats.
NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in the installation.
If equipped with original equipment OCS .
NOTE: Original equipment OCS shown in illustration, service kit similar.
Note the location of the OCS hose and heater mat pigtail (if equipped) as it passes through the seat springs for proper installation.