Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors, which increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTICE: To prevent system failure, it is necessary to carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (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 carry out the OCS
system reset command.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
All seats
1. Remove the front seat.
2. Release the inboard side rear hook-and-loop strip.
3. Release the inboard side bottom J-clip for access to the safety belt buckle pretensioner.
4. Detach the pin-type retainers and safety belt buckle pretensioner wire harness from the seat cushion frame.
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For driver seat, disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.
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For passenger seat, disconnect the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
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Note wire harness routing for correct installation.
5. Remove the nut and safety belt buckle pretensioner.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Install the front seat and repower the SRS. If a passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time.
Passenger seat
8. WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat repair is complete, the seat and all attached components (head restraint, seat side shield,
etc.) are correctly assembled, and the seat is correctly installed to the vehicle before carrying out the System Reset. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system and increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
