65 77 600 Replacing Sensor Mat For Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector
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WARNING:
US/CND Front Passenger Seat (With OC3 Mat) Only:
The support can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat. If support is defective, both parts may only be replaced together. After fitting new support, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
The Operation For Removing The Support With/Without OC3 Mat Is Described In:
- Remove seat cover for front seat. Refer to 52 14 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) and/or 52 17 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .
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 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.
This operation is described in 65 77 598 REPLACING SENSOR MAT FOR DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR .