Seat heating element, removing and installing

Fig 1: Seat Heating Element Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Removing 

• Remove seat → Seat, removing and installing .
• Remove seat pan → Front seat backrest and seat pan, removing and installing .
• Remove seat pan cover and upholstery → Seat pan cover and padding, removing and installing .
• Cut out area - A  - with electrical connection wire from old heating element.

• Pull out old electrical connection wire.
• Disconnect electrical wire connections to heating elements at seat bolsters at positions - B  -.

Installing 

• Align new heating element on seat surface, remove protective foil and glue new heating element to same positions as old heating elements.
• Route connecting wires to seat bolsters through openings in seat cushion without crossing.
• Guide electrical connection wire downward through designated opening in seat cushion.