Seat Position Sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Position Sensor, Lock Tab And Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Seat position sensor electrical connector (part of 14A699)
2	-	Lock tab (part of 14B416)
3	14B416	Seat position sensor

NOTE: Ignition must be OFF if disconnecting the seat position sensor electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct RCM fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

Turn the ignition OFF and wait at least one minute.
Position the seat to the middle of its horizontal travel, and all the way up.
Remove the seat position sensor.
- Release the lock tab and remove the seat position sensor from the seat bracket slots.
- Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the seat position sensor.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Prove out the SRS as follows:
Turn the ignition from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the back to ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will illuminate continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an SRS fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:

- fail to light.

- remain lit continuously.

- flash.

The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition 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 Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) using a scan tool.