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Passive Occupant Detection System Safety 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.