Seat Occupant Sensor: Service Precautions
Passive Occupant Detection System Safety Precautions
• 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. Use the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) to perform the basic setting.
• 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.
• Basic setting of the system is only possible between temperatures of 32 °F and 104 °F (0 °C and +40 °C).
• Make sure there no one is sitting on the seat or that there are any objects on the seat prior to and during the 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.