Removal (Power Seat)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. OCS is located under right front seat cushion. Remove right front seat. See FRONT SEATS .
Remove outboard side shield screw. Push inward on top edge of side shield trim panel, lift and pull out, releasing retaining clip. Lift side shield and release retainer. While holding side shield up, rotate side shield, disengaging retainers. Carefully pull out, releasing side shield front retainer. Disconnect power seat switch electrical connector. Remove outboard side shield.
Remove inboard side shield screw. Push inward on top edge of side shield trim panel, lift and pull out, releasing retaining clip. Through opening at back of side shield, use appropriate tool to remove recliner handle cover. Lift side shield and release retainer. While holding side shield up, rotate side shield, disengaging retainers. Carefully pull out side shield, releasing side shield front retainer. Release power lumbar switch retaining tabs and separate switch from side shield. Remove inboard side shield.
Release pin-type retainers and separate side air bag electrical connector and wiring harness from seat pedestal. Release pin-type retainers and separate main electrical connector and wiring harness from seat pedestal. Disconnect seat belt buckle latch indicator switch and power seat motor electrical connectors. Release pin-type retainers and separate side air bag electrical wiring harness from seat cushion frame. Disconnect power lumbar hose from inboard side of seat cushion frame.
Remove side air bag electrical connector and wire harness from outboard side of seat cushion frame. Remove seat cushion mounting bolts and seat cushion assembly. See Figure . Disengage "J" clips at bottom of seat back cover.
On vehicles with original equipment OCS, remove seat cushion foam pad and trim cover from seat cushion frame. Separate seat cushion Velcro strips. Remove pin-type retainers holding OCS bladder to seat cushion frame. See Figure . Turn seat cushion frame over.
Disconnect OCS electronic control unit and pressure sensor electrical connectors. Bend and release retaining tabs holding OCS electronic control unit and pressure sensor in place. See Figure . Slide OCS electronic control unit and pressure sensor off bracket. While lifting seat cushion frame, pull pressure sensor with hose through seat cushion frame support assembly. Separate seat cushion frame from OCS.
On vehicles with service part OCS, cut tie strap holding OCS electrical connector. Bend and release retaining tabs holding OCS electronic control unit and pressure sensor in place. Slide OCS electronic control unit and pressure sensor off bracket. While lifting and removing seat cushion frame from OCS assembly, feed OCS electronic control unit, electrical connector, wiring harness, pressure sensor and hose through seat cushion frame support assembly. Separate seat cushion Velcro strips. Remove seat cushion trim cover from cushion pad.

WARNING: Foreign objects between OCS components and seat cushion frame and support assembly may cause air bags to improperly deploy. Air bag system malfunction and personal injury may result. Ensure OCS components, seat cushion frame and support assembly are free of any foreign objects during reassembly.

CAUTION: Damage to OCS components is possible. Failure to route OCS components through correct seat cushion support opening can cause OCS component failure. Ensure OCS components are properly routed during reassembly.

NOTE: When installing service part OCS, main seat wiring harness pressure sensor electrical connector is not used.