Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten front seat mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Route OCS components through correct seat cushion support opening. Tie strap all loose wire harnesses and electrical components safely out of way. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Zero OCS sensor. See ZERO OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (OCS) under DIAGNOSTICS. Perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Back Mounting Bolts

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Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Back Pivot Bolt

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Fig 3: Identifying OCS Bladder

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Fig 4: Identifying Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) Components (Service Part OCS Components Shown; Original Part OCS Components Are Similar)

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