Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor: Removal

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 seat cushion cover. Refer to: Front Seat Cushion Cover .
NOTE: Using excessive force when bending the bracket can damage the OCS sensor housing.

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.

Disconnect the electrical connector, bend the bracket tab away and slide the OCS sensor off the bracket.

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If equipped with heated seats. Disconnect and position the heated seat wire harness aside.

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If equipped with original equipment (OE) OCS. Remove the cushion foam and cover as an assembly.

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NOTE: Original equipment (OE) OCS shown, service kit similar.

Remove the pin-type retainers.

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NOTE: Note the location of the OCS hose and heater mat pigtail (if equipped) as it passes through the seat springs for proper installation.

Route out the OCS hose, sensor and heater mat pigtail (if equipped) from between the seat cushion support wires.

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