65 77 632 Replacing both sensor mats for rear seat occupancy detector
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove seat cover for rear seat, refer to 52 24 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER (NORMAL) FOR REAR SEAT
Remove control units (1) on left and right.
Remove sensor mats (2).
IMPORTANT:
To avoid malfunctions, make sure sensor mat (2) is cleanly laid:
- Lay plug connections in designated recesses.
- Lay sensor mats (2) straight and without kinks (large bending radii).
- If necessary, secure sensor mats (2) with adhesive tape provided.
- Feed sensor mats (2) in areas of transition (e.g. seat cushion to side section) cleanly into penetrations of padding.