Replace Occupancy Sensors

COUPE - VIN A11051-A16447 ONLY: CONV. - VIN A11051-A17081 ONLY

1. Install new roof console occupancy sensor, see JTIS, section: 501-20B, SRO 76.73.57.

Note:
Roof console occupancy sensors are handed. Ensure that the sensor cones point towards the passenger side of the vehicle.





Caution:
The sensor meshes are fragile. Avoid direct contact to eliminate possible damage (Illustration 1).

2. Remove A-post upper trim pad for access, see JTIS, section: 501-05, SRO 76.13.31.

3. During the following operation, disconnect A-post occupancy sensor connector.

Note:
A-post occupancy sensors were originally secured in two ways; secured with adhesive or by a screw and washer.

4. If a screw and washer secure the A-post sensor, loosen and remove the screw and washer, remove the occupancy sensor and place aside.

Caution:
During the following operation, be extremely careful to minimize any damage to the trim pad substrate.





5. If the A-post occupancy sensor is secured with adhesive carefully cut and remove the set adhesive from the A-post upper trim pad and sensor to allow sensor removal (Illustration 2).

6. Carefully, so as not to damage the A-post upper trim pad, displace and remove the sensor and place aside.

7. Place a new A-post occupancy sensor to the front.

8. Loosen and remove the occupancy sensor securing screw and washer of the new sensor.

9. Install and seat the new occupancy sensor to the A-post upper trim pad.





10. Install and tighten the occupancy sensor to the A-post upper trim pad securing screw and washer (Illustration 3).





11. Cut wings off the A-post harness clip (Illustration 4).

Caution:
Care must be taken when cutting the wings not to damage the harness.

12. During the following operation connect the A-post occupancy sensor connector.

Caution:
Ensure that the fly lead is free from obstruction and clear of adjacent body structure.

13. Reinstall the A-post upper trim pad.





Caution:
The sensor meshes are fragile. Avoid direct contact with meshes to eliminate possible damage (Illustration 5).

Coupe vehicles only VIN A11051-A16447

1. Remove the rear seat cushion for access, see JTIS, section: 501-10, SRO 76.70.37.

2. Remove the rear seat backrest for access, see JTIS, section: 501-10, SRO 76.70.38.

3. Remove the coat hanger hook, see JTIS, section: 501-05, SRO 76.10.54.

4. Remove the rear quarter trim panel, see JTIS, section: 501-05, SRO 76.13.73.

5. Place the trim panel on a suitable clean surface.





6. Peel back the panel trim locally from the passenger sensor (Illustration 6).





7. Remove the double-sided foam pad from the panel trim or occupancy sensor and discard (Illustration 7).

8. Carefully release the occupancy sensor harness from the panel set adhesive.

Caution:
During the following operation, be careful to minimize any damage to the panel substrate.





9. Carefully cut and remove set adhesive from the trim panel and occupancy sensor to allow sensor removal (Illustration 8).

10. Carefully, so as not to damage the trim panel, displace and remove the occupancy sensor and place aside.

11. Carefully install and seat a new occupancy sensor to the trim panel.

Note:
During the previous operation, ensure the sensor tangs engage behind the trim panel substrate.

12. Reposition the trim panel so that the occupancy sensor is inverted and horizontal.

13. Mix a sufficient amount of the supplied adhesive as per manufacturers instructions.





14. Apply adhesive to the occupancy sensor tangs and the trim panel substrate (Illustration 9).

15. Apply adhesive to the trim panel substrate original occupancy sensor harness bonded location.

16. Position the occupancy sensor harness on the adhesive on the trim panel.

17. Place a suitable object against the harness to hold it's position until the adhesive reaches handling strength.





18. Once the adhesive has reached handling strength remove and discard the backing paper from the occupancy sensor foam pad (Illustration 10).





19. Adhere the panel trim locally to the occupancy sensor and foam pad (Illustration 11).

20. Reinstall the rear quarter trim panel, see JTIS, section: 501-05, SRO 76.13.73.

21. Reinstall the coat hanger hook, see JTIS, section: 501-05, SRO 76.10.54.

22. Reinstall the rear seat backrest see JTIS, section: 501-10, SRO 76.70.38.

23. Reinstall the rear seat cushion, see JTIS, section: 501-10, SRO 76.70.37.

Convertible vehicles only VIN A11051-A17081

1. Remove the rear quarter trim capping, see JTIS, section: 501-05, SRO 76.13.76.

Note:
When removing the B-post trim, disconnect the occupancy sensor connector.

2. Place the trim panel on a suitable clean surface.

3. Carefully peel back the corner of the capping foam to release the occupancy sensor harness.





4. Loosen and remove the occupancy sensor securing screws (Illustration 12).

5. Remove the occupancy sensor plastic clamp.

6. Remove the occupancy sensor from the capping.

7. Install a new occupancy sensor on the capping.

8. Install and align the occupancy sensor plastic clamp.





9. Install and tighten the occupancy sensor securing screws (Illustration 13).

10. Reposition the occupancy sensor harness against the capping.





Note:
Ensure the harness is positioned into the corner and along the inner contour of the capping (Illustration 14).

11. Using suitable adhesive tape, secure the harness to the capping corner.

12. Stick down the corner of the capping foam to secure the occupancy sensor harness.

13. Reinstall the rear quarter trim capping, see JTIS, section: 501-05, SRO 76.13.76.

Note:
When reinstalling the B-post trim, reconnect the occupancy sensor connector.