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Seat Position Sensor

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NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Fig 1: Seat Position Sensor Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G06404227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W302077 Seat position sensor bolt
2 - Seat position sensor electrical connector (part of 14A699)
3 14B416 Seat position sensor
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.
  1. Position the front seat to the rearmost and upward position.
  2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this information.
  3. Disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.
  4. WARNING: Always tighten the seat position sensor retaining bolt to specified torque. Failure to do so may result in incorrect restraint system operation, which increases the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.
    NOTE: Note the position of the seat position sensor locating tab for installation.

    Remove the bolt and seat position sensor.

    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this information.