OEM 2003 Ford Escape Seat Switch

2003 Ford Escape Seat Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What safety precautions should be taken when servicing the power seat switch on 2003 Ford Escape?

  A: The power seat switch service requires safety glasses because they protect users from potential air bag deployment accidents. It is critical to handle live side air bag modules by pointing the air bag toward your body opposite direction and avoid placing the live module on the cover tear seam. The air bag deployment procedure requires washing your hands in order to eliminate sodium hydroxide residue remaining from the air bag reaction. Probing the connectors that fit into the air bag module will trigger an accidental deployment. The sensor mounting bracket along with wiring pigtail should undergo deformation checks after collisions then replace all damaged components even when air bag deployment did not occur. The first requirement for front and side air bag system maintenance is to disconnect the battery ground cable followed by a one-minute waiting period until the back up power supply depletes fully as well as the disconnect of any auxiliary batteries. The restraint system diagnostic tool needs removal from vehicles when they head to the road except when performing service operations on restraint systems. The seat removal process is necessary to run diagnostics on side air bags along with pretensioners while using the diagnostic tool at the floor connector. The diagnostic process should begin again after reinstalling the original part in case the new component failed to address the problem. If side air bags deploy in a vehicle the seatback pad along with the trim cover and side air bag module must be replaced while a new seatback frame should be installed depending on the situation. The process to replace the seat control switch begins with disconnecting the battery ground cable followed by removing the switch knob and subsequent removal of the front seat cushion side shield and seat backrest handle with their associated screws and shields and finally disconnecting the electrical connectors. You should follow the opposite sequence of removal steps to install the new switch.