65 77 605 Replacing sensor mat for passenger seat occupancy detector
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2011 BMW X5. 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:
If seat cover is defective, seat cover, padding and OC3 mat must be replaced together.
The same applies to a faulty OC3 mat or padding. Both parts can only be replaced together with the seat cover.
New seat cover is supplied with padding, OC3 mat and if necessary seat heating.
After fitting, the OC3 mat must be enabled with the diagnosis system.
Individual parts not available.
If seat cover is defective, seat cover, padding and OC3 mat must be replaced together.
The same applies to a faulty OC3 mat or padding. Both parts can only be replaced together with the seat cover.
New seat cover is supplied with padding, OC3 mat and if necessary seat heating.
After fitting, the OC3 mat must be enabled with the diagnosis system.
Individual parts not available.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove seat cover for passenger seat. See applicable seat type:
- Normal/semi-electric seat: see REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
- Normal/electric seat: see REPLACE SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
- Sport seat: see REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
- Comfort seat: see REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Pull sensor mat (1) off front passenger seat padding (2) and feed out plug housing (3).
Installation:
- To avoid malfunctions, make sure sensor mat (1) is cleanly laid:
- Lay plug housing (3) in designated recess
- Secure sensor mat (1) to bonding surface
- Lay sensor mat (1) straight and without kinks