Taurus X FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
20. WARNING:
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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.
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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.
CAUTION:
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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 command.
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To prevent system failure make sure the seat is completely assembled before carrying out the occupant classification sensor (OCS)
system reset active command.
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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 OCSM is above 8.0 volts and less than 18.0 volts.
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Make sure the OCS system is not at a temperature below 6°C (42°F) or above 36°C (97°F) when initiating the OCS system reset
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, 6°C to 36°C (42°F to 97°F) for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before carrying out the OCS system reset and nothing is placed on the seat
during the process.
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Make sure a minimum 8-second time period has passed after cycling the ignition switch ON before the carrying out the OCS
system reset process.
NOTE: If the first attempt to carry out the OCS system reset is unsuccessful, a second attempt must made. If the second attempt to carry out the OCS
system reset is unsuccessful, a new OCS system service kit must be installed.
Carry out the OCS system reset.
21. NOTE: The ignition switch must be cycled after the OCS system reset.
Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF.
22. Prove out the SRS as follows:
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag warning indicator with the
air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag SRS
fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:
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fail to light.
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remain lit continuously.
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flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the
time required for the RCM to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will
sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.
Clear all continuous DTCs from the RCM and OCSM using a scan tool.
23. NOTE: When installing a new OCS system service kit, a prepaid return postcard is provided with the new OCS. The serial number for the new
part and the vehicle identification number (VIN) must be recorded and sent to Ford Motor Company.
If a new OCS was installed, fill out the necessary information on the OCS traceability card and return it along with the complete inoperative
occupant classification sensor to Ford Motor Company.
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When returning the inoperative OCS, include: seat cushion foam pad, bladder, OCSM, pressure sensor (transducer), hose, electrical connectors
and wire harness (service part OCS only).
