Installing Occupant Detection Control Unit

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If occupant detection components (installed for country equipment USA/Canada/Mexico) must be replaced, the repair kit comprising padding, occupant detection control unit and pressure sensor mat must  always be replaced as a complete unit  .

The spare parts are grouped in a repair kit (comprising padding -1-, occupant detection control unit -2- and pressure sensor mat -3-), which must always be replaced as a complete unit. 

1. Padding
2. Occupant detection control unit
3. Pressure sensor mat
   Fig 1: Identifying Occupant Detection Repair Kit Contents

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A mixed installation  , e.g. "old" pressure sensor mat and "new" control unit, is not permitted  .

The padding, pressure sensor mat and occupant detection control unit are calibrated together by the manufacturer and must therefore only be replaced as a complete unit.

The occupant detection control unit must not  be coded.

1. Check that the installation position of the connector housing seal is correct before inserting it.

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   The connector of the occupant detection control unit must be inserted straight as otherwise the seal will be damaged. The seating of the seal must then be checked.

2. Push the electric plug onto the occupation detection control unit until it perceptibly engages
   Fig 2: Installing Occupant Detection Control Unit

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3. Position occupant detection control unit on the holder and tighten the two fastening screws -1-  to → Tightening torque: 3 Nm  until secure.