Preliminary work

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Information

If occupant classification components (installed for country equipment USA/Canada) must be replaced, the repair kit comprising padding with affixed mat for occupant classification system and occupant classification control unit must always be replaced as a complete unit .

The spare parts are contained in a repair kit (comprising padding with affixed mat for occupant classification system -1- and occupant classification control unit -2-), which must always be replaced as a complete unit .

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

-1- Padding with affixed mat for occupant classification system
-2- Occupant classification control unit

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

The padding with affixed mat for occupant classification system and the occupant classification control unit are calibrated together by the manufacturer and must therefore only be replaced as a complete unit.

The occupant classification control unit must not be coded.

The mat for the occupant classification system must not be removed from the foam part.

Disconnect the battery. → 2X00IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY
Remove right front seat. → 720119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT
Remove control unit for memory seat adjustment. → 729319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT FOR MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT