65 77 598 Replacing sensor mat for driver's seat occupancy detector
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove seat cover for front seat. Refer to 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC) , 52 14 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) , 52 16 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (SPORT/ELECTRIC) , and 52 17 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .
NOTE:
The comfort seat with air conditioning is shown. Remove sensor mat for driver's seat occupancy detector (1) from padding (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.