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Preliminary Work

  1. Remove right front seat. → Installing front seat
  2. Remove padding for front seat. → Removing padding for front seat
  3. Remove pressure sensor mat.
    1. 3.1. Release electric plug connection -2-  from pressure sensor mat at the locking mechanism -1-  (-A-  ) and unplug -B-  .
      Fig 1: Releasing And Unplugging Electric Plug Connection
      G10027483Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 3.2. Remove fixing clips -1-  .
    3. 3.3. Disengage the retainer plate -2-  from the looking hooks -3-  and guide pressure sensor mat -4-  out of the seat frame.
      Fig 2: Removing Pressure Sensor Mat
      G10027484Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install pressure sensor mat.
    1. 4.1. Guide the pressure sensor mat -4-  through the seat frame.
    2. 4.2. Position the pressure sensor mat holder -2-  on the seat frame and engage the locking hooks -3-  .
      Fig 3: Installing Pressure Sensor Mat
      G10027485Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 4.3. Fit fixing clips -1-  .
    4. 4.4. Connect the electric plug connection -2-  (-B-  ) by pressing on until it securely engages. Lock plug connection using locking mechanism -1-  (-A-  ).
      Fig 4: Plugging And Locking Electric Plug Connection
      G10027486Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install new padding for front seat. → Installing padding for front seat
  6. Replace occupant detection control unit. →  696819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OCCUPANT DETECTION CONTROL UNIT  
  7. Install right front seat. → Installing front seat