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Passive Occupant Detection System Repair Kit

Seat occupied recognition controls automatic passenger airbag deactivation. 

This equipment is only installed on vehicles released in the USA. 

‹› When installing, there must be no wiring harness of seat heater between  upholstery and mat for seat occupied recognition.

‹› Pressure hose must be routed without kinking.

‹› Stickers with notes on harness connectors must not be damaged.

‹› After vehicle was connected to electrical system, check replaced components  for freedom of movement by moving seat.

After replacing seat occupied recognition, basic setting of seat occupied  recognition must be performed using diagnostic tester containing "Guided 
Fault Finding" --> [ Seat Occupied Recognition, Basic Setting ] See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

CAUTION!
Basic setting must be performed when seat is not occupied.

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following: 

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Secure insertion profile - 2 - with double-sided  tape - 3 - on seat frame - 1 - as shown.

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