65 77 560 Removing and installing/replacing control electronics for passenger seat occupancy detector

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION 65 77 560 Removing and installing/replacing control electronics for passenger seat occupancy detector
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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:Β 

  • Move seat into most upward position.
NOTE: Seat shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catch (2) and remove control electronics for passenger seat occupancy detector (3) in direction of arrow from seat frame (4).

Fig 1: View Of Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector Control Electronics
G03271893Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:Β 

Retaining hook (1) of control electronics for passenger seat occupancy detector (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Electronics Retaining Hook
G03271894Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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