65 77 ... Overhaul Solution For OC3 mat

65 77 ... - Overhaul solution for OC3 mat





Special tools required:
- 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers





BMW diagnosis system:

- Perform software update
- Clear fault memory if necessary






Warning!
To avoid damaging the OC3 mat, it is essential to carry out the following operations with extra care.

- Do not kink OC3 mat.
- Handle OC3 mat with extreme care.






Note:
The following work steps of the overhaul solution for the OC3 mat relate to the entrance side from the front passenger seat.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove outer cover (electric) Removing and Installing/Replacing Outer Cover on Left or Right Front Seat Backrest (Normal / Manual) or
Carrier for outer cover (manual) Removing and Installing Carrier For Outer Cover on Left or Right Front Seat (Electric)
- Remove thigh support Removing and Installing/Replacing Thigh Support on Left or Right Front Seat (Sport/Manual)





Lever out clips (1).

Remove seat trim (2) downwards.

Installation Note:
Replace faulty clips (1).

Seat trim (2) must not be damaged.





Lever clip (1) out of seat cover.

Installation Note:
If necessary, replace faulty clip.





Pull out cover welt (1) completely from seat frame (2).





Disconnect retainer (1).

Important!
Remove all remnants of retainers from cover (2) and padding (3).

Installation Note:
Bend new retainers (2) closed with special tool 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers.





Important!
Padding must not be damaged.

Fold back seat cover (1) at side.

Carefully detach OC3 mat (2) from side section of padding. If necessary, cut off OC3 mat (2) with a heavy-duty scalpel without damaging the padding.





Important!
Do not damage strip conductors of OC3 mat.

Carefully cut off protruding material (1) of OC3 mat above contour (2).





Fold back OC3 mat (1).

Stick double-sided adhesive tape (2) to padding (3).

Pull protective film off double-side adhesive tape (2).





Pulling gently, stick OC3 mat (1) to side section.





Stick fleece (1) in area of OC3 mat to side section.

Note:
Stick fleece (1) to side section edge (2) so that it is flush.

Assemble front seat.





Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat):

- Connect BMW diagnosis system
- Release seat occupancy detector
- Clear fault memory if necessary