65 77 565 Removing and installing/replacing control electronics for rear seat occupancy detector (left or right)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat. Refer to 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT (NORMAL) .

Detach retainers (1) on rear seat (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Retainers On Rear Seat

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Turn up seat cover (3) in direction of arrow slightly.

Raise seat upholstery section (1) slightly.

Fig 2: Removing Control Electronics For Rear Seat Occupancy Detector

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Disconnect plug connections (2).

Detach control electronics for rear seat occupancy detector (3) from felt (4) and remove.