Passenger Occupant Detection System Deactivation Additional Safety Precautions
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CAUTION:
- After every repair on the passenger seat in which the seat cover was "replaced", a basic setting on the Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module -J706- must be performed. Perform the basic setting using. Refer to Vehicle diagnostic tester.
- Do not bend the Passenger Occupant Detection System Pressure Sensor -G452-.
- Seat occupied recognition components must not come in contact with grease.
- There is the danger that the seat occupied recognition components may be damaged by sharp objects when working on the seat. It is necessary to avoid this danger.
- Route the Passenger Occupant Detection System Pressure Sensor -G452- so that it has no wrinkles.
- Make sure the seat cushion and the seat cover are installed correctly.
- Always install the seat heating element (if equipped) under the Passenger Occupant Detection System Pressure Sensor -G452-
- Replace all upholstery clips. Make sure the seat cushion is positioned correctly.
- System basic setting is only possible at temperatures between 0° and +40°C (32° and 104°F).
- Make sure that no objects are placed on seat when performing basic setting.
- Using a seat cover or placing a cushion on the seat will impair the passenger occupant detection system as well as the effectiveness of the airbag system.