Occupant Classification Sensor - Manual Seat Track: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Use care when handling the front passenger seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly, placing excessive weight on or sitting on a front passenger seat that is not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged seat components. 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.

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.

All Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) weight sensor bolts

Remove the manual seat track. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

NOTE: After marking the seat track rails, do not change the position of the seat track.

Fig 1: Locating Seat Track Rails Position

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Mark the position of both seat track rails.
Inboard OCS weight sensor bolt(s)
Remove the nut and safety belt buckle.
All OCS weight sensor bolt(s)

NOTE: Outboard front cross brace screws shown in illustration, inboard similar.

Fig 2: Locating Front Cross Brace Screws

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On the side with the affected Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) I-bolt(s), remove the 2 front cross brace screws.
On the side with the affected OCS weight sensor bolt(s), disengage the seat adjuster handle spring and position it aside.

Fig 3: Locating Seat Adjuster Handle Spring
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Separate the seat adjuster handle from the affected side of the seat track rail with the OCS weight sensor bolt(s).

Fig 4: Locating Seat Adjuster Handle
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NOTE: Outboard rear cross brace screws shown in illustration, inboard similar.

Fig 5: Locating Rear Cross Brace Screws

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On the side with the affected OCS weight sensor bolt(s), remove the 2 rear cross brace screws.

NOTE: If any OCS weight sensor bolt nuts are removed, new OCS weight sensor bolt nuts must be installed.

Fig 6: Locating OCS Weight Sensor Bolt And Nuts

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Remove and discard the 2 OCS weight sensor bolt nuts from the affected side of the seat track rail with the OCS weight sensor bolt(s).
Remove the side plate with the OCS weight sensor bolt(s) from the seat track rail.

Fig 7: Locating Side Plate With OCS Weight Sensor Bolt
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NOTE: 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.

Fig 8: Locating OCS Weight Sensor Bolt

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Using a suitable tool, clamp the side plate to a bench or table to compress the spring washer on the affected OCS weight sensor bolt as shown in illustration.

NOTE: Note the position of the OCS weight sensor bolt, spring washer and retaining clip for installation.

Fig 9: Locating OCS Weight Sensor Bolt Retaining Clip

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Remove and discard the retaining clip from the affected OCS weight sensor bolt.
Release the clamp and remove the OCS weight sensor bolt and spring washer from the side plate.