65 77 760 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Rear Seat Sensor

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WARNING:

Note airbag safety instructions! See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers. See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
Remove rear seat (normal). See 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT (NORMAL)
Remove center seat section (comfort seat). See 52 25 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PADDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT

Release screws (1).

Installation:

For tightening torque 65 77 8AZ , see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .

Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Remove rear seat sensor (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Plug Connection & Seat Sensor

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: Identifying DIS
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