F 150 4WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
An OCS system service kit has the electrical connector glued to the OCSM, it cannot and should not be disconnected or altered.
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When installing a new OCS system service kit, refer to Air Bag Systems for the OCS removal and installation procedure.
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The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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For vehicles with power seats, position the seat cushion to its lowest position before disconnecting the power seat.
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Power seat shown, manual seat similar.
All seats
1. Remove the seat.
2. If equipped, disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
3. NOTE: To aid cushion removal, position the backrest rearward before removing the recliner handle.
Remove the recliner handle.
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Release the clip at the rear of side shield by detaching the clip from the metal bracket on the track. Partially flex the side shield at the rear to
obtain access to the recliner handle clip. Remove the recliner handle clip (removed for clarity) and the recliner handle.
4. If equipped, adjust the lumbar until fully relaxed and remove the lumbar adjust knob.
5. If equipped, remove the seat control switch knob.
6. Remove the side shield control panel.
7. If equipped, disconnect the memory SET switch electrical connector.
8. Release the pin-type retainer at the front of the side shield.
9. Remove the 3 screws and side shield.
10. CAUTION: To prevent component damage and avoid setting diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), the following precautions must be taken:
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The position assurance locking wedge must be in the released position when inserting or removing the electrical connector from the
safety belt buckle and pretensioner.
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Do not install the electrical connector by pushing on the position assurance locking wedge.
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Make sure the electrical connector and position assurance locking wedge are fully seated after connecting to the safety belt buckle and
pretensioner.
Release the position assurance locking wedge on the safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector.
11. NOTE: If equipped with manual lumbar, make sure the wire harness is routed above the manual lumbar cable.
Disconnect the safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector.
12. Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector.
13. Remove the nut and the safety belt buckle and pretensioner.
