65 77 600 Replacing sensor mat for passenger seat occupancy detector
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only:
The padding can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat.
If padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together.
After fitting new padding, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.
The padding can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat.
If padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together.
After fitting new padding, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.
The operation for removing the padding with/without OC3 mat is described in:
- Replacing SEAT COVER FOR FRONT SEAT .
Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat):
- Connect BMW diagnosis system
- Release seat occupancy detector
- Clear fault memory if necessary
NOTE:
The comfort seat with air conditioning is shown.
Remove sensor mat for driver's seat occupancy detector (1) from support (2).
IMPORTANT:
To avoid malfunctions, make sure sensor mat (1) is cleanly laid:
- Lay plug-in connection in designated recess.
- Lay sensor mat (1) straight and without kinks (large bending radii).
- If necessary, secure sensor mat (1) with adhesive tape provided.
This operation is described in:
Replacing SENSOR MAT FOR DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR .