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Seat Cushion - Front, Passenger Side: Assembly

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All seats 

  1. Bend the retaining tab back on the pressure sensor component bracket.
    2. Fig 1: Pressure Sensor Component Bracket Retaining Tab
    GF0024006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Seat with an original equipment OCS system 

    CAUTION: Failure to route the seat occupant classification sensor (OCS) components through the correct seat cushion support opening can cause component failure.
    CAUTION: While positioning the seat cushion frame and occupant classification sensor (OCS), be careful not to damage any of the components. Failure to do so can result in component failure.
  2. Feed the OCS system components (pressure sensor and hose) through the opening in the seat cushion frame.
    3. Fig 2: Seat Cushion Pan Opening
    GF0024007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Align the OCS bladder to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Install the 2 pin-type retainers to the OCS bladder and seat cushion frame.
    5. NOTE: Make sure the pressure sensor hose is not kinked during installation.
  5. Install the pressure sensor onto the seat cushion frame bracket, making sure the retaining tab is completely engaged.
    • When installed correctly, an audible click will be heard and the pressure sensor will not be able to be removed from its bracket without disengaging the retaining tab.
  6. Slide the OCSM into the seat cushion frame bracket and install the rivets.
    • The OCSM must be correctly positioned and securely fastened in place. Failure to do so can set a DTC in the restraints control module (RCM).
  7. Position the foam pad to the seat cushion frame.
    8. CAUTION: Inspect the seat cushion pad and seat cushion trim cover for any foreign objects, before installing the seat cushion trim cover to the seat cushion pad. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system and may cause system failure.
  8. Install the cushion trim cover and attach the cushion trim cover retainers to the cushion frame.
    9. Fig 3: Seat Cushion Trim Cover J-Clips
    GF0024004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: While positioning the seat cushion frame and occupant classification sensor (OCS), be careful not to damage any of the components. Failure to do so can result in component failure.
  9. Position the seat cushion to the seat track.
  10. Install the 4 seat track bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  11. Connect the electrical connectors and wiring clips.
    1. Connect the OCSM electrical connector.
    2. Connect the pressure sensor electrical connector.
      • Install the 2 wiring clips on the wiring harness to the cushion frame.
    12. Fig 4: Identifying Connectors
    GF0041786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Seat with OCS service kit 

    CAUTION: Inspect the occupant classification sensor (OCS) bladder, seat cushion frame and support assembly for any foreign objects, before installing the OCS to the seat cushion frame. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the OCS system and may cause system failure.
    CAUTION: Failure to route the seat occupant classification sensor (OCS) components through the correct seat cushion support opening can cause component failure.
    CAUTION: While positioning the seat cushion frame and occupant classification sensor (OCS), be careful not to damage any of the components. Failure to do so can result in component failure.
  12. Feed the OCS system service kit components (hose, pressure sensor, OCSM, wire harness and connectors) through the opening in the seat cushion frame.
    13. Fig 5: OCS Components
    GF0024011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When installing a service part OCS, the seat wire harness pressure sensor electrical connector is not used.
    NOTE: Make sure the pressure sensor hose is not kinked during installation.
  13. Install the OCS system components to the seat cushion pan.
    1. Install the pressure sensor onto the seat cushion pan bracket, making sure the retaining tab is completely engaged.
      • When installed correctly, an audible click will be heard and the pressure sensor will not be able to be removed from its bracket without disengaging the retaining tab.
    2. Slide the OCSM into the seat cushion frame bracket.
      • The OCSM must be correctly positioned and securely fastened in place. Failure to do so can set a DTC in the RCM.
    3. Install the rivets.
    14. Fig 6: ECU In Seat Cushion Pan Bracket
    GF0024012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Attach the seat cushion trim cover retainers to the seat cushion frame.
    15. Fig 7: Seat Cushion Trim Cover J-Clips
    GF0024013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: While positioning the seat cushion frame and occupant classification sensor (OCS), be careful not to damage any of the components. Failure to do so can result in component failure.
  15. Position the seat track to the seat cushion to the seat track.
  16. Install the 4 seat track bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    17. NOTE: Do not tie strap any wiring to the OCS bladder and pressure sensor hose.
    • Connect the seat wire harness OCS system electrical connector to the service part OCS system electrical connector.
    • Install the 2 wiring clips on the wiring harness to the cushion frame.
    • Tie strap the unused seat wire harness pressure sensor electrical connector safely aside.
    • Tie strap all loose wire harnesses and electrical connectors safety aside.

    18. Heated seat 

  18. Install the heated seat relay to the bracket on the cushion frame.
  19. Connect the heated seat relay electrical connector.
  20. Connect the cushion heater mat electrical connector and attach to the cushion frame.

    21. All seats 

  21. Attach the seat electrical connector and wiring harness to the seat track.
  22. Connect the safety belt buckle pretensioner and buckle switch electrical connectors.
    • Route the wiring harness between the seat track and cushion frame.
    • Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
  23. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front .
  24. Install the seat. Do not prove out the SRS at this time.  For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .
    25. WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat repair is complete, the seat and all attached components (head restraint, seat side shield, etc.) are correctly assembled, and the seat is correctly installed to the vehicle before carrying out the System Reset. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    CAUTION: To prevent system failure, the following precautions must be taken before carrying out the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system reset:
    • Make sure the voltage to the occupant classification system module (OCSM) is above 8.0 volts and less than 18.0 volts.
    • Make sure the OCS system is not at a temperature below 6°C (42°F) or above 36°C (97°F) when initiating the OCS system reset process. If the vehicle has been exposed to extreme cold or hot temperatures, the vehicle must be exposed and kept at a temperature within the limits, 6°C to 36°C (42°F to 97°F) for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    • Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before carrying out the OCS system reset and nothing is placed on the seat during the process.
    • Make sure a minimum 8-second time period has passed after cycling the ignition switch ON before the carrying out the OCS system reset process.
    NOTE: If the first attempt to carry out the OCS system reset is unsuccessful, a second attempt must be made. If the second attempt is unsuccessful, a new OCS system service kit must be installed.
  25. Carry out the OCS system reset active command.
    26. NOTE: The ignition switch must be cycled after the OCS system reset.
  26. Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF.
  27. Prove out the SRS as follows:

    Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an SRS fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:

    - fail to light.

    - remain lit continuously.

    - flash at a 5Hz rate (RCM not configured).

    The air bag warning indicator may not illuminate until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the RCM to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.

    Clear all continuous RCM and OCSM DTCs using a scan tool.

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