Occupant Classification Sensor - Manual Seat Track: Installation

All OCS weight sensor bolt(s) 

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the side plate with the occupant classification sensor (OCS) weight sensor bolts to the bench or table. Tighten only enough to compress the spring washer. Overtightening may damage the side plate or OCS weight sensor bolts.
1. Position the spring washer and OCS weight sensor bolt in the side plate. Then clamp the side plate to a bench or table to compress the OCS weight sensor bolt spring washer.
Fig 1: Clamping Side Plate To A Bench Or Table Using A Suitable Tool
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NOTE: Make sure the occupant classification sensor (OCS) weight sensor bolt retaining clip is seated fully in the OCS weight sensor bolt groove underneath the OCS weight sensor O-ring seal.
2. Install the 2 new OCS weight sensor bolt retaining clips in the OCS weight sensor groove underneath the O-ring seal.
Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clip From Affected OCS Weight Sensor Bolt
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3. Unclamp the side plate with the installed OCS weight sensor bolt from the bench or table.
Fig 3: Clamping Side Plate To A Bench Or Table Using A Suitable Tool
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NOTE: Slight rotational adjustment of the OCS weight sensors bolts may be necessary to install the OCS weight sensor bolts and side plate to the seat track rail.
4. Install the side plate and OCS weight sensor bolts to the seat track rail.
Fig 4: Identifying Side Plate
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NOTE: When installing the side plate to the seat track rail, 2 new OCS weight sensor nuts must be installed.
5. Install the 2 new OCS weight sensor bolt nuts to the seat track rail.
   • Tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Identifying OCS Weight Sensor Bolt Nuts
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6. Install the seat adjuster handle to the seat track rail.
Fig 6: Identifying Seat Adjuster Handle To Seat Track Rail
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7. Engage the seat adjuster handle spring.
Fig 7: Identifying Seat Adjuster Handle Spring
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8. Install the 2 rear cross brace screws.
   • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fig 8: Identifying Rear Cross Brace Screws
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9. Install the 2 front cross brace screws.
   • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fig 9: Identifying Front Cross Brace Screws
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Inboard OCS weight sensor bolt(s) 

10. Install the nut and the safety belt buckle pretensioner.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 10: Identifying Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Nut
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All OCS weight sensor bolt(s) 

11. Install the manual seat track. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
12. Install the passenger seat and repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time.  For additional information, refer to SEATING .
13. Carry out the appropriate procedure after installation of an OCS system component.
    • If installing the original OCS system component, carry out the Zero Seat Weight Test and prove out the SRS. For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test .
    • If installing a new OCS system component, carry out the System Reset procedure and prove out the SRS. For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset .