Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Seat Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
SEAT POSITION SENSOR
Special Tool(s)
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
-
Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.
This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
-
After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
-
Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
NOTE:
-
Restraint system diagnostic tools MUST be installed under the seats in the seat side air bag (if equipped) and safety belt pretensioner (if equipped)
to floor connectors.
-
After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
-
The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. NOTE: The seat position sensor is mounted at the LH rear of the seat track.
Position the driver seat forward enough so that upon removal the sensor can clear the magnetic bar and bracket.
2. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing
or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or
striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood
latches.
The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars.