65 77 ... Overhaul Solution For OC3 mat

65 77 ... Overhaul solution for OC3 mat







Special tools required:
- 52 0 050







BMW diagnosis system:
- Perform software update
- Clear fault memory if necessary







WARNING: To avoid damaging the OC3 mat, it is essential to carry out the following operations with extra care.
- Do not kink OC3 mat.
- Handle OC3 mat with extreme care.







NOTE: The following work steps of the overhaul solution for the OC3 mat relate to the entrance side from the front passenger seat.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove outer cover (electric) or Carrier for outer cover (manual) Remove
- Remove thigh support







Lever out clips (1).
Remove seat trim (2) downwards.

Installation:
Replace faulty clips (1).
Seat trim (2) must not be damaged.







Lever clip (1) out of seat cover.

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clip.







Partially lever out cover welt (1) from seat frame (2) (on side section, exit side).







Disconnect retainer (1).

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of retainers from cover (2) and padding (3).

Installation:
Bend new retainers (2) with special tool 52 0 050.







IMPORTANT: Padding must not be damaged.

Fold back seat cover (1) at side.
Carefully detach OC3 mat (2) from side section of padding. If necessary, cut off OC3 mat (2) with a heavy-duty scalpel without damaging the padding.







IMPORTANT: Do not damage strip conductors of OC3 mat.

Carefully cut off protruding material (1) of OC3 mat above contour (2).







Fold back OC3 mat (1).
Stick double-sided adhesive tape (2) to padding (3).
Pull protective film off double-side adhesive tape (2).







Pulling gently, stick OC3 mat (1) to side section.







Stick fleece (1) in area of OC3 mat to side section.

NOTE: Stick fleece (1) to side section edge (2) so that it is flush.

Assemble front seat.







Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat):
- Connect BMW diagnosis system
- Release seat occupancy detector
- Clear fault memory if necessary