Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
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If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag system is being repaired the air bag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure
contained in Air Bag Systems.
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Restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed under the seats in the side air bag to floor connector.
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Diagnostics or repairs are not to be carried out on a side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) with the seat in the vehicle. Prior
to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) the seat must be removed from the vehicle and
the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side air bag connector at the floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be
removed prior to operating the vehicle.
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Diagnostics may be carried out on seat systems other than the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) (lumbar, climate
controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tool is installed under the seat in
the side air bag to floor connector.
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After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.
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A repair is made by installing a new part only. If a new part is installed and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and
carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
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If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. A new seatback frame should
be installed if necessary.
All vehicles
1. Install the front seat cushion trim to the front seat cushion pad.
2. Install the front seat cushion trim and pad to the front seat cushion frame.
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If equipped with heated seats, connect the backrest heated grid connector and the seat cushion heated grid electrical connector to the seat
wiring harness.
3. Connect the seat cushion trim cover J-clips.
4. CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle
may result in damaged components.
