FixVault

Removing Occupant Detection Control Unit

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, 2017 Porsche Cayenne, 2016 Porsche Cayenne, 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and 2014 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Occupant Detection Control Unit Installation Position
G09940588Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Release electric plug connection -1-  (-arrow a-  ) and disconnect it -arrow-  .
    Fig 2: Removing Occupant Detection Control Unit
    G09940589Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Carefully press back retaining lugs -2 and 3-  (-arrows-  ) and remove the control unit -arrow-  .
  3. Remove padding for right seat. → LOOSENING COVER FOR FRONT SEAT - section on "Removing"
  4. Remove pressure sensor mat. → LOOSENING COVER FOR FRONT SEAT - section on "Removing"