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Seat Occupant Classification Module - Air Bag: Service and Repair




Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)

NOTE: Power seat shown, manual seat similar.











Removal

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.

2. Disconnect the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) electrical connector underneath the front of the passenger seat.

3. NOTE: Note the position of the locator tab on the OCSM for installation.

Remove the 2 screws and the OCSM.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

5. Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.

6. Carry out the appropriate procedure after installation of an Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system component.
- If installing the original OCS system component, carry out the OCS System Zero Seat Weight Test and prove out the SRS. For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

- If installing a new OCS system component, carry out the OCS Reset and prove out the SRS. For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset Programming and Relearning.