65 77 602 Replacing sensor mat for front passenger seat occupancy detector

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage on sharp-edged seat mechanism.
Guide all cables carefully through seat and backrest mechanism.
Make sure cable is routed without kinks and tension.
Make sure plug connections are correctly locked.
Make sure connectors are correctly seated in latch mechanisms.

Remove the central plug from the mounting.

Cut open cable strap (1).

Installation note:

Replace cable tie (1) at central plug.

Raise the tab and pull connector (2) out through the side of the connector housing (3).

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Detach cable for seat occupancy detection (1) from cable clip.

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Lift the front seat cover with upholstery (1) and unclip the mounting (2) for the seat occupancy detection (3).

Remove the seat occupancy detection (3) from upholstery front passenger seat (1) and feed out connector with cable.

Installation note:

Plug connections are coded against incorrect assembly.

To avoid malfunctions, make sure seat occupancy mat (3) is cleanly laid:
- Insert the seat occupancy detection (3) in the provided recess and clip in mounting.
- Install the cables and connectors for the seat occupancy detection clean and without kinks.
- Slide and lock connector in central connector housing.

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