Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1530 (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)GENERAL PROCEDURESOCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (OCS) SYSTEM RESETSPECIAL TOOL(S)
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Special Tool(s)
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Special Tool(s)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool |
WARNING:
The following precautions must be taken before carrying out the following procedure on the front passenger seat:
Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the OCS and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Make sure the occupant classification system (OCS) is stabilized at a temperature in the range of 5°C to 48°C (41°F to 118°F) and is not exposed to temperatures outside that range.
- Make sure the front passenger seat is empty and dry.
- Make sure the front passenger seat repair is complete and all attached components (head restraint, seat side shield) are correctly installed.
- Make sure nothing is placed in the map pockets (if equipped) of the front passenger seat.
- Make sure nothing is underneath the front passenger seat.
- Make sure no non-factory installed items (seat covers, DVD screens) are on or contacting the front passenger seat. If any non-factory items were installed to the seat, remove the item(s) and communicate to the customer that any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect performance of the OCS. Refer to the Owner's Literature.
- Make sure the seat is correctly installed in the vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the OCS and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.