Seat Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Power seat shown in illustration, manual seat similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Position Sensor Components

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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

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

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (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.

All seats

Remove the driver seat and depower the SRS . For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.
Power seats
Detach the wire harness routing pin-type retainer from the seat position sensor bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness Routing Pin-Type Retainer
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All seats
Push apart then inward to release the seat position sensor locking clip.

Fig 3: Releasing Seat Position Sensor Locking Clip
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Slide the seat position sensor rearward to release the 2 hooks from the bracket. Then remove the seat position sensor.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install the driver seat and repower the SRS . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .