Replace the upholstery for front passenger seat (US/CND) (Convertible)

WARNING: Only US and Canadian version of front passenger seat (with CIS mat):
The CIS mat can only be removed in conjunction with the padding from the seat cover.
If CIS mat or padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together.
Full functional capability can only be guaranteed with original BMW spare parts.

After installation, the CIS mat must be enabled with the BMW PROGRAMMING SYSTEM .

The operation for removing the upholstery with CIS mat is described in:

Replacing SEAT COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT .

The work scope with CIS mat is different for the following work steps:

Loosen the bolting point (1) of the ground cable on the seat pan.

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Cut open cable strap (1).

Lift locking tab and pull the connector out of the side of the connector housing.

Installation note:

Replace cable tie (1).

Connector is encoded against incorrect assembly.

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IMPORTANT: The CIS mat must be enabled after each installation operation.

Enabling seat occupancy detector (CIS mat):

Connect BMW PROGRAMMING SYSTEM
Encode airbag control unit
Delete fault memory if necessary