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– Unclip the pressure hose -1- from the holder -3-.
– Detach the cover padding ⇒ page 360 . Separate the cover
from the seat padding ⇒ page 361
Note
On account of the clips -7- (2x), the seat padding -2- is perma‐
nently connected to the seat-occupied sensor mat -6-.
Caution
The clips -7- (2x) are not to be unfastened.
– Fold back the seat padding -2-.
– Remove the anti-squeak pad.
– Remove the clips -3- (3x). Damaged clips must be replaced.
Note
2 rigid foam inserts are bonded on the seat pan -1- beneath the
seat-occupied sensor mat -6-. The rigid foam inserts are required
for correct functioning of the system. The rigid foam inserts are
not part of the scope of delivery of the service kit. Replace the
rigid foam inserts if damaged ⇒ page 161 .
– Pull out the seat occupied recognition control unit -J706-
through the hole in the seat pan -1- (beneath the seat-occu‐
pied sensor mat -6-).
– If the tabs -4- (2x) at the seat-occupied sensor mat -6- are
positioned beneath the cross-piece -5- »as shown«, the tabs
-4- (2x) must be severed.
Caution
If the tabs -4- are positioned above the cross-piece -5-, a serv‐
ice kit has already been fitted. The tabs -4- are then not to be
severed.
WARNING
The pressure hose and the seat-occupied sensor mat -6- are
never to be kinked.
Installing service kit for seat-occupied sensor:
WARNING
Heed the safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
⇒ page 94 .
– Install in reverse order. Pay attention to the following.
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