65 77 602 Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy detector
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 BMW 650i, 2008 BMW 650i, and 2007 BMW 650i. 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 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: Remove padding for passenger seat. See 52 14 415 REPLACING SUPPORT FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) or 52 16 415 REPLACING SUPPORT FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (SPORT/ELECTRIC) .
Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat): Connect BMW programming system, Encode airbag control unit, Clear fault memory if necessary.