Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Item 11: Seat Assembly Removal Note
1. Remove the seat.
Item 15: Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Assembly Removal Note
1. When removing the safety belt buckle pretensioner assembly, disconnect the safety belt buckle switch connector.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. CAUTION:
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There are three occupant classification sensor (OCS) system service kits available for this vehicle (base seat, heated seat and climate
controlled seat). Always make sure the correct OCS service kit is installed.
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It is necessary to rezero the OCS system when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover installed, a seat side
shield removed, or an OCS service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to trigger the active command to carry out rezeroing of the OCS
system.
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Make sure the seat is completely assembled before rezeroing.
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The following precautions must be taken before rezeroing the OCS system:
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Make sure the OCS system components are connected and no faults are present.
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Make sure the OCS system is not at a temperature below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F) when initiating the rezeroing 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, 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F), for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before rezeroing and nothing is placed on the seat during the rezeroing
process.
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Make sure a minimum eight second time period has passed after cycling the ignition switch ON before the rezeroing process.
NOTE:
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For best results in rezeroing, the OCS system should be at or near room temperature, 10°C to 29°C (50°F to 85°F).
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When using a New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester you must use the appropriate memory card with the latest update to carry out this function. To
rezero the OCS system:
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select "SERVICE BAY FUNCTIONS"
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select "RCM"
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select "SYSTEM RESET"
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select the vehicle from the menu
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view the on-screen information, then press "TRIGGER"
The NGS screen will then display "OCS RESET: REZERO." Press "DONE" (button 8) to rezero the OCS system. The NGS will return to the
vehicle menu once rezeroing of the OCS system is complete.
NOTE: To rezero the OCS system using the Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS):
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select the "Toolbox" icon
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select "Body" from the menu
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select "Restraints" from the menu
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select "Seat Weight Sensor ReZero"
After selecting "Seat Weight Sensor ReZero", follow the on-screen prompts to carry out rezeroing of the OCS system.
NOTE: If the first attempt to rezero the OCS system is unsuccessful, a second attempt must be made.
After installing the passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner, rezero the occupant classification sensor.
1
Connect all passenger seat connector(s). Do not reactivate the SRS at this time.
2
Connect the battery ground cable.
3
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
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With the front passenger seat empty, use the scan tool to trigger the active command and rezero the occupant classification sensor.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. When installing the safety belt buckle pretensioner:
1
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the safety belt buckle pretensioner.
2
Connect the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
3
Connect the battery ground cable.
4
With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Prove Out Procedure
5. 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 or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats
