Seat Occupant Sensor: Service Precautions
Safety Measures When Working On Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
CAUTION:
- After every repair on the passenger seat in which the seat and/or backrest cover was "disengaged" basic setting on Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module J706 must be performed. Perform basic setting with a diagnostic tester that has "Guided Fault Finding".
- The seat occupied recognition mat must not be kinked.
- A leaking mat must be replaced (repair kit).
- The seat occupied recognition pressure hose must not be kinked.
- Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) (repair kit) components must not fall on hard surfaces.
- Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) 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.
- The mat, the crease and various covers must be fitted to be free of folds.
- When installing, ensure upholstery and cover are installed correctly.
- Replace all upholstery clips and clip connectors from cover, ensure it is positioned correctly on seat when doing so.
- System basic setting is only possible at temperatures between 0° and +40° Celsius.
- Make sure that no objects are placed on seat when performing basic setting.
- Use of seat covers, such as cushions or something similar, impairs seat occupied recognition function and airbag system effectiveness.