Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
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.
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 installed or an OCS system service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS
system reset.s
NOTICE: Do not install a new heater mat on a front passenger seat cushion. If a new cushion heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat,
an Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) service kit equipped with a heater mat must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result
in incorrect operation of the OCS system.
All seats
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seats/Seat - Front.
2. If equipped, pull out and remove the manual recline handle.
3. If equipped, remove the power recliner knob.
4. If equipped with power seats:
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Remove the seat control switch knob.
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Release the seat control switch wire harness pin-type retainer.
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Remove the seat control switch from the side shield and position the side shield aside.
5. Remove the rear screw, pull out on the side and front and separate the side shield.
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Vehicles with manual seats, remove the side shield.
6. Release all cushion trim cover outer edge fasteners.
7. Remove the hog rings and seat cushion trim cover.
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When installing, make sure the safety belt buckle is positioned through the seat cushion trim cover opening.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seats/Seat - Front.
10. Repower the SRS. If the passenger seat was serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time. For additional information, refer to Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures of Air Bag Systems.
Passenger seat
11. 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.
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.
NOTICE: To prevent system failure, the following precautions must be taken before carrying out the Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS) system reset:
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Make sure the voltage to the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) is above 8 volts and less than 18 volts.