Seat Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Seat Position Sensor

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Seat position sensor electrical connector (part of 14A699)
2	W525155	Seat position sensor rivets
3	14B416	Seat position sensor

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

NOTE: Power seat track seat position sensor shown, manual seat track position sensor similar.

NOTE: The seat must be in rearward position.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Position the seat to access all the seat track-to-floor pan bolts and the safety belt anchor.
Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.
Disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector.
Drill out the 2 seat position sensor rivets.
Remove the seat position sensor.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .