Backrest heating element, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Backrest Heating Element Remove/Install Components

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Removing

Remove seat → Seat, removing and installing .
Remove the backrest → Front seat backrest and seat pan, removing and installing .

NOTE:

Electrical wiring harness must not be loosened at seat pan.
Set aside backrest toward rear on soft surface.

Remove backrest cover and upholstery → Backrest cover and padding, removing and installing .
Cut out area - A - with electrical connection wire from old heating element.
Remove old electrical connection wire.
Disconnect electrical wire connections to heating elements at backrest bolsters at positions - B -.

Disconnect electrical connection wires to upper backrest heating element at positions - C -.

Installing

Align new heating element on backrest surface, remove protective foil and glue new heating element to same positions as old heating elements.
Route connecting wires to backrest bolsters through openings in seat cushion without crossing.