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Occupancy Sensor and SRS Light
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Changed the sensor mat and eliminated the airbag warning light and would be happy to post the process I went thru with pictures if anyone is interested. I do need help in figuring out how to post pictures (I may not have enough posts to include a picture??).
Anyway, took about 4 hrs and $110 in parts (sensor mat + clips from dealer) with the most difficult part being the removal and replacement of wire clips that secure the leather to the seat. Pretty easy $250-400 labor savings if/when this thing fails. You will need to have the SRS code read and the warning light reset which does require a special tool that is available from Peake Research for $119. My indepenadant would do the read but would not reset claiming legal liability issues since they didn't do the repair - makes sense I guess. I had purchased the tool since I needed it for the same repair on my M3. I plan to keep it, but could sell it pretty easily on ebay and get most of the cost recovered. Anyway, little help with how to post pictures and I'll post the DIY. |
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2022 X6///M - Toronto Red, Silverstone Full Merino Leather, Executive Package w/Remote Engine Start, Soft-close doors, Heated & Cooled Cupholders, Front Ventilated Seats, Front & Rear Heated Seats, Front Massaging Seats, Carbon Fiber Trim. 2002 X5 3.0i, Sport Premium, Titanium Silver, Grey Dakota, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons, DICE, LED Tails, just a winter vehicle... 2007 550i, Sport Premium, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota, Nav, Cold Weather Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Xenons. |
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Thanks for the help msammy. Following was my approach.
Parts: Fig 1a/b
Last edited by ThrasherFan; 02-26-2007 at 04:41 PM. |
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Trim Removal: Fig 10-13
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Thigh Support Leather Detach: Fig 17-19
Well all the work up to now, is just to get at the problem sensor mat. Now that the leather is loose, you should be able to remove the old mat and position the new one in place. Be careful to ensure you push the part of sensor mat into the groves between the two cushion sections. Fish the wire connector thru the hole in the back of the seat cushion and reonnect to the control module. From here it's everything in reverse to button things back up. You'll need to get a Peake tool to reset the code, or find someone who can/will reset it for you. Otherwise the airbag light will not go out. Just noticed that the Figure numbers and picture titles didn't come up. I probably also should have formatted the pictures to be smaller. Hopefully you'll be able to follow the pictures based on the description since they are posted in the order that I refer to them in, and that the size doesn't make them too hard to navigate. Good luck for anyone else who tries this. I guess I should mention that I take no responsibility or assume no liability for anything that happens to anyone or any vehicle they work on as a result of following the above process. |
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Very well done DIY. Should submit in articles section.
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wow...so detailed. all that work just to replace a sensor?
great write-up
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Holy crap ThrasherFan, when you said you'd post a few photos, this wasn't what I had in mind! Excellent and thorough work. I will definitely bookmark this thread for the future. Thanks for posting and it's great work like yours that help others and keep X5world the best forum for X5 lovers!
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Yeah...I prolly went a little overboard on details and pix. My attempt at pay forward for someone who may want to try this DIY. I also prolly made it look/sound worse than the job really is. MY whole motivation was to avoid handing a well paid mechanic some decent money for a repair that did nothing to enahance handling, performance, longevity etc etc.
Also, I was told that when the airbag light is on, the SRS system (or maybe it was just the airbags) is disabled and I wanted both the light off and the SRS system to work if/when needed. Anyway - hope this helps others. |
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