Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
Seat Cushion: Removal and Replacement
Front Seat Cushion
Seat Cushion - Front
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: To prevent system failure, it is necessary to carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system reset when a front passenger
seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover installed or an OCS system service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS
system reset command.
NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seats/Seat - Exploded View,
Front.
All seats
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seats/Seat - Front.
Passenger seat
2. NOTE: To identify between a production Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system and a service OCS system (OCS service kit),
inspect the electrical connector. A production OCS system allows the disconnect of the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)
electrical connector. A service OCS system (OCS service kit) has the electrical connector glued to the OCSM. It cannot and should not be
disconnected or altered.
NOTE: If removing a production OCS system or an OCS system service kit, refer to the appropriate procedure in Air Bag Systems.
Disconnect the OCS wiring harness.
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For an original equipment OCS system, disconnect the OCSM and pressure sensor electrical connectors.
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For an OCS system service kit, disconnect the seat wire harness OCS electrical connector from the service part OCS electrical connector.
Heated seat
3. Disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector.
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Access the electrical connector by slightly pulling the wiring harness out from the backrest cover.
4. Disconnect and detach the cushion heater mat electrical connector.
5. Release the locking tab and remove the heated seat relay from the bracket on the cushion frame.
All seats
6. Detach all wiring harness pin-type retainers from the seat cushion frame.
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Note wiring harness routing for correct installation.
7. Remove the 4 seat track-to-cushion frame bolts.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
8. Remove the seat cushion.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Install the front seat. If a passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) at this time. For
