Escape 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS system. Refer to Air Bag Systems for the OCS removal and installation
procedure.
NOTE: OCS system components, seat cushion foam pad, bladder with pressure sensor and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM), are
calibrated to each other and are serviced as an assembly. The OCS system components are not to be installed separately. If a new OCS system, OCS
system component or seat cushion foam pad are needed, a new OCS system service kit (seat cushion foam pad, bladder with pressure sensor and OCSM)
must be installed as an assembly.
All seats
1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seats/Seat - Front.
2. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front See: Seat Back/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Seats/Seat Backrest - Front.
3. Remove the safety belt buckle pretensioner.
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Disconnect and detach the safety belt buckle pretensioner and buckle switch electrical connectors from the seat track.
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Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
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Route the wiring harness from between the seat track and cushion frame.
4. NOTE: Note wiring harness routing for installation.
Detach the seat harness electrical connector and wiring harness from the seat track.
5. Remove the 4 seat track-to-cushion frame bolts.
6. If equipped, disconnect the heated seat system components.
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Disconnect and detach the cushion heater mat electrical connector.
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Release the locking tab and remove the heated seat relay from the bracket on the cushion frame.
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Disconnect the heated seat relay electrical connector.
Seat with original equipment Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system
7. WARNING: Install a new occupant classification sensor (OCS) system service kit as a complete assembly. Never install only part of the
kit components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS system and increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: To identify between a production OCS system and a service OCS system (OCS service kit), inspect the electrical connector. A
production OCS system allows the disconnect of the OCSM electrical connector. A service OCS system (OCS service kit) has the electrical
connector glued to the OCSM. It cannot and should not be disconnected or altered.
Disconnect the electrical connectors and wiring clips.
1. Disconnect the OCSM electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the pressure sensor electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness retainers and wiring harness from the cushion frame.
8. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may be torn
from the seat cushion foam pad.
Release all cushion cover retainers and remove the cushion cover.