Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor: Removal

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WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: To prevent system failure, carry out the OCS reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. Use a scan tool to carry out the OCS reset command.

NOTE: The cushion heater mat on a front outboard passenger seat is not serviced separately. If a new cushion heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat, install an OCS service kit equipped with a heater mat. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All seats

Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
Recline the seat backrest.

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1. Remove the bolt cover.
2. Remove the bolt.
  Torque: 35 lb.in (4.0 Nm)
3. Remove the recline handle.
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1. If equipped. Release the retainer and remove the height adjustment handle.
2. Remove the side shield screw.
  Torque: 27 lb.in (3.0 Nm)
3. Push the side shield forward and remove the side shield.
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1. Remove the screw.
  Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
2. Pull the recliner cover up then out.
3. Release the clip and remove the recliner cover.
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Heated seat
Disconnect the heated seat electrical connectors and position the wiring harness aside.

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All seats except Recaro™
Detach the backrest cover straps and position aside the backrest cover.

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Recaro™ seat
Detach the cushion cover J-clips and position the cushion cover aside.

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All seats
NOTE: Base seat shown, Recaro™ similar.

Release the seat cushion cover J-clips from the cushion frame.

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Recaro™ seats
NOTE: Use care when separating the cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips, or the hook-and-loop strips can be torn from the cushion foam pad.

Release the hook-and-loop strips and position aside the cushion cover.

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NOTE: Use care when separating the cushion trim cover from the hook-and-arrows or the hook can be torn from the cushion foam pad.

On both sides. Release the hook-and-arrows.

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Seats equipped with original equipment (OE) occupant classification system (OCS)
Remove the cushion foam and cover as an assembly.

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All seats
1. Disconnect the OCS sensor electrical connector.
2. Release the tabs.
3. Remove the OCS sensor from the bracket.
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NOTE: Original equipment (OE) OCS shown, service kit similar.

Remove the pin-type retainers.

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NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation

Route out the OCS hose and sensor from between the seat cushion support wires and remove the OCS.

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Recaro™ seats
NOTE: Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may be torn from the seat cushion foam pad.

NOTE: Use care when separating the cushion trim cover from the hook-and-arrow strip, or the hook can be torn from the cushion foam pad.

On both sides. Release the hook-and-loop strips, the hook-and-arrows and remove the seat cushion cover.

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All seats except Recaro™
1. Invert the cushion cover sides.
2. Remove the hog rings.
3. Invert the front and rear of the cushion cover.
4. Remove the hog rings.

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