Removing and installing seat occupied sensor — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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• If the seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 is renewed, the front seat cushion padding must also always be renewed ! — Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
• The removal of the seat occupied recognition system is described by way of example and is applicable for all trim levels.
• Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, cleared and read again .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ If the seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 is renewed, the front seat cushion padding must also always be renewed ! — Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
2. Remove seat .
3. Secure seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Remove front belt buckle .
5. Remove right trim on seat .

6. Remove left trims on seat:
7. On seats with manual height adjustment remove front seat bar and operating lever
8. On seats with electric height adjustment remove bar
9. Remove backrest .
10. Remove seat tray cushion cover and cushion . [Note: The removal of the seat occupied recognition system is described by way of example and is applicable for all trim levels.]
11. Remove insert (1) for massage and ventilation functions, if appropriate, and release seat occupied recognition (2) from padding (3).
12. Release seat occupied recognition (4) from padding (5) on seats with no massage and ventilation functions.
13. Route flat cable (1) for seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 in respective recess on padding.
14. Slide the flat cable forwards until the two tabs (2) are located in the respective recess in the padding.
15. Push the flat cable (3) into the recess in the padding in the rear area of the tabs (2).
16. Pull adhesive strips (1) off seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128(arrow A).
17. Stick seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 to padding in these areas.
18. Pull adhesive strips (2) off seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128(arrow B).
19. Stick seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 to padding in these areas.
20. Position seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128(3) and wiring harness (4) in respective recesses on rear edge of padding. [Note: Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.]
21. ⚠ Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery. — Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery. [Note: If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, cleared and read again .]

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