F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
Seat Occupant Sensor: Description and Operation
Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS)
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (OCS)
WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat repair is complete, the seat is completely assembled, all components (head restraint, seat side
shield, etc.) are correctly installed and the front passenger seat is correctly installed to the vehicle before carrying out the OCS system reset.
Failure to follow these instructions can increase the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.
CAUTION:
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It is necessary to carry out the OCS system reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an
OCS system service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to trigger the command to carry out the OCS system reset.
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Make sure the seat is completely assembled before carrying out the OCS system reset active command.
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The following precautions must be taken before carrying out the OCS system reset:
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Make sure the OCS system components are connected and no faults are present.
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Make sure voltage to the OCS module is above 8.0 volts and less than 18.0 volts.
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Make sure the OCS system is not at a temperature below 6°C (42°F) or above 36°C (97°F) when initiating the OCS system reset
process. If the vehicle has been exposed to extreme cold or hot temperatures, the vehicle must be exposed and kept at a temperature
within the limits, 6°C to 36°C (42°F to 97°F) for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before carrying out the OCS system reset and nothing is placed on the seat during
the process.
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Make sure a minimum 4-second time period has passed after cycling the ignition switch ON before carrying out the OCS system reset
process.
NOTE: If the first attempt to carry out the OCS system reset is unsuccessful,a second attempt must be made. If the second attempt to carry out the OCS
system reset is unsuccessful, a new OCS system service kit must be installed.
Refer to Air Bag Systems.
