65 77 600 Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy detector
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WARNING:
US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only:
The OC3 mat can only be removed in conjunction with the padding from the seat cover.
If OC3 mat or padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together.
After fitting seat cover, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.
The OC3 mat can only be removed in conjunction with the padding from the seat cover.
If OC3 mat or padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together.
After fitting seat cover, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.
The operation for removing the OC3 mat is described in:
- Removing padding for passenger seat.
Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat):
- Connect BMW programming system.
- Encode airbag control unit
- 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 .