65 77 598 Replacing Sensor Mat For Driver's Seat Occupancy Detector
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW 760i, 2005 BMW 760i, and 2004 BMW 760i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove seat cover for front seat . See 52 14 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/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.