OEM 2002 Ford Escape Seat Switch

2002 Ford Escape Seat Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What safety precautions should be taken when servicing the power seat switch with an air bag supplemental restraint system on 2002 Ford Escape?

  A: Safety glasses must be worn during power seat switch servicing because it protects against injuries while working with vehicles that contain air bag supplemental restraint systems (SRS). You should handle active side air bag modules by positioning their air bag section with the tear seam towards your body while never placing a live module on these seams. The use of soap and water washing your hands completes the process of sodium hydroxide removal from your skin. Alecanton beforce touching the air bag module connectors since it could activate the air bag accidentally. The vehicle sensor orientation must be checked before repairing the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for any signs of deformation. After a collision all SRS components need replacement. Clear the back up power supply by disconnecting the ground cable of the battery then let the back up run completely down for at least one minute while simultaneously removing the power from any additional auxiliary batteries when installed. The process of seat repair requires the airflow system shutdown when dealing with seat-mounted side air bags. The seat removal from the vehicle is mandatory before undertaking side air bag system or safety belt pretensioner diagnostics or repairs while the restraint system diagnostic tool must connect to the floor connector. Tests for seat systems that are not seat-mounted side air bags can be run when the diagnostic tool is placed under the seat at the side air bag floor connector. After new part installation people should reinstall the original part and run the diagnostic test a second time. After a deployed side air bag the seatback frame requires replacement together with the seatback pad trim cover and side air bag module. Start the disassembly by first disconnecting the battery ground cable and then unfasten the seat control switch knob followed by the front seat cushion side shield before taking off the seat backrest handle as well as its screw and shield before disconnecting the electrical connector to finish by unscrewing the seat control switch. Follow all steps in reverse order to reinstall the seatback pad and trim cover and side air bag module that required a new seatback frame if necessary.