65 77 604 Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy detector

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, and 2007 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions! Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury. See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .

WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only: A defective OC3 mat can only be replaced together with the padding and the seat cover. New OC3 mat is supplied with padding, seat cover and if necessary seat heating. After fitting, the OC3 mat must be enabled with the diagnosis system. Individual parts not available.

Operation for replacing the OC3 mat in conjunction with padding and seat cover is described in: Remove padding for passenger seat. See 52 13 420 REPLACING PADDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC) , 52 16 415 REPLACING PADDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT or 52 17 415 REPLACING PADDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .

Enable seat occupancy detection (OC3 mat): Connect BMW programming system Encode airbag control unit Clear fault memory if necessary