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65 77 600 Replacing Sensor Mat For Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector

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WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only: 
The support can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat.
If support is defective, both parts may only be replaced together.
After fitting new support, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.

The operation for removing the support with/without OC3 mat is described in: 

Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat): 

NOTE: The comfort seat with air conditioning is shown.

Remove sensor mat for driver's seat occupancy detector (1) from support (2).

IMPORTANT: To avoid malfunctions, make sure sensor mat (1) is cleanly laid:
  • Lay plug-in connection in designated recess.
  • Lay sensor mat (1) straight and without kinks (large bending radii).
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver Seat Occupancy Detector
    G04769061Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • If necessary, secure sensor mat (1) with adhesive tape provided.

This operation is described in: 65 77 598 REPLACING SENSOR MAT FOR DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR .