Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
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Restraint system diagnostic tools MUST be installed under the seats in the side airbag and safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) to floor
connectors.
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Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a side airbag system and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system with the seats in the
vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side airbag system and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system the seats must be
removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed in the side airbag and the safety belt pretensioner (if equipped)
connectors at the floor connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road.
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Diagnostics may be performed on seat systems other than the side airbag or the safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system (lumbar, climate
controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tools are installed under the
seats in the side airbag and safety belt pretensioner to floor connectors.
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After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
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If a side air bag deployment took place the seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be replaced. The seatback frame should be
replaced if necessary.
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When replacing the side air bag after deployment, refer to Seats concerning the installation of a new side air bag.
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Remove the affected seat from the vehicle.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,
NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
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.
3. Pry out and remove the seat cushion adjuster handle center plug.
NOTE:
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Use care not to damage the center hole plug.
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The driver side air bag module removal is shown, the passenger side air bag module removal is similar.
4. Remove the seat cushion adjuster handle.
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Release the retaining tabs.
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Pull and remove the seat cushion adjuster handle.
