Backrest Heating Element

Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Heating Element Remove/Install Components

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-- Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT .

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN .

NOTE:

Electrical wiring harness must not be loosened at seat pan.

Set aside backrest toward rear on soft surface.

-- Remove backrest cover and upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

-- 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-.

Installation

-- 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.