65 77 560 Removing and installing/replacing control electronics for passenger seat occupancy detector

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move seat into most upward position.

NOTE: Seat shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catch (2) and remove control electronics for passenger seat occupancy detector (3) in direction of arrow from seat frame (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Catch, Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector

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Installation:

Retaining hook (1) of control electronics for passenger seat occupancy detector (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Hook And Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector

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