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Preliminary Work

  1. Remove right front seat.

    > 720119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT - "Removing" article

  2. Remove padding for front seat.

    > 741019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PADDING FOR FRONT SEAT - article on "Removing"

  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-  .
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    2. 3.2 Remove fixing clips -1-  .
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    3. 3.3 Disengage the retainer plate -2-  from the looking hooks -3-  and guide pressure sensor mat -4-  out of the seat frame.
  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-  .
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    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-  ).
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  5. Install new padding for front seat.

    > 741019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PADDING FOR FRONT SEAT - "Installing" article

  6. Replace occupant detection control unit.

    > 696819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OCCUPANT DETECTION CONTROL UNIT 

  7. Install right front seat.

    > 720119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT - article on "Installing"