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Seat Cushion Heater Mat: Removal

NOTE: The passenger seat is equipped with an OCS bladder system, to prevent system failure, it is necessary to carry out the OCS reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new cushion cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS reset.
NOTE: Do not reinstall any heater mat after removal. The adhesive will not adhere correctly, causing it to bunch up or shift out of place. A new heater mat and a new foam pad must be installed. If a new heater mat is needed for a passenger seat cushion, an OCS service kit must be installed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in heated seat component damage, system failure or incorrect OCS operation.
NOTE: The passenger seat is equipped with an OCS bladder system, a new OCS service kit and a new cushion heated seat mat must be installed. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .
NOTE: An OCS bladder system and the Occupant Classification System (OCS) service kit has the electrical connector glued to the OCSM. It cannot and should not be disconnected or altered.
NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front .
    NOTE: All Seats

  1. 1.
    For a passenger seat equipped with a OCS service kit, remove the OCS sensor. For additional information, REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .

  1. 2.

    Remove the seat cushion cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion Cover .
    NOTE: Note the wire harness routing for installation.

  1. 3.
    At the front of the seat track, disconnect the cushion heater mat electrical connector and separate the wire harness retainer.
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  1. 4.

    Remove the cushion foam pad from the cushion frame. Discard the cushion foam pad with heater mat.
    NOTE: Power seat track on top, manual seat track on bottom.

  1. 5.
    For a passenger seat, remove the OCSM in the following sequence:
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
      NOTE: For manual seat track only.
    • If equipped, bend the locking tab downward.
    • Remove the 2 screws.
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    NOTE: Power seat track on top, manual seat track on bottom.

  1. 6.
    For a passenger seat, separate the pressure sensor in the following sequence:
    • Bend the locking tab downward.
    • Slide the pressure sensor off of the bracket.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
GFD37476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    For a passenger seat, detach the OCS bladder pin-type retainers.
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    NOTE: Power seat track on top, manual seat track on bottom.

  1. 8.
    For a passenger seat, route the OCS hose and pressure sensor through the cushion support wires.
GFD37478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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