Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS): Removal

Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove right front seat. See FRONT SEAT .
Release J-clips, located at bottom rear of seat back. Disconnect appropriate electrical connector. Remove seat back mounting bolts and seat back. Disconnect appropriate seat track electrical connectors.
Remove seat belt buckle mounting nut. Pull seat belt buckle through seat cushion opening. Release J-clips adjacent to seat track. Remove seat track mounting bolts and seat track. Remove pin-type retainers and separate remaining seat cushion trim cover "J" clips from seat cushion frame. Separate Velcro strips and position seat cushion trim cover out of way.
NOTE: Mark holes in seat cushion frame used to retain OCS electronic control unit for reassembly reference.
On models equipped with original equipment OCS, remove seat cushion pad from seat cushion frame. Remove pin-type retainers holding OCS bladder to seat cushion frame. See Figure . Disconnect OCS electronic control unit electrical connectors. See Figure . On models equipped with service part OCS, cut OCS harness tie straps.
On all models, use 7/32" (5 mm) drill bit to drill out rivets retaining electronic control unit to seat cushion frame. Bend and release retaining tab holding pressure sensor in place. Slide pressure sensor off bracket. On models equipped with original equipment OCS, feed pressure sensor and hose through seat cushion support assembly. On models equipped with service part OCS, feed pressure sensor and hose, OCS wiring harness electrical connector and electronic control unit through seat cushion support assembly. On all models, remove OCS.
WARNING: Foreign objects between OCS components and seat cushion frame and support assembly may cause air bags to improperly deploy. Personal injury may result. Ensure OCS components, seat cushion frame and support assembly are free of any foreign objects during reassembly.

CAUTION: Improper routing of OCS components can cause binding or pinching of components. Damage to OCS components may result. Failure to route OCS components through correct seat cushion support opening can cause OCS component failure and air bag system malfunction. Ensure OCS components are properly routed during reassembly.

NOTE: When installing service part OCS, main seat wire harness pressure sensor electrical connector is not used. When installing service part OCS, feed pressure sensor and hose, OCS wiring harness electrical connector and electronic control unit through largest hole in front of seat cushion support assembly.