Seat Heating Element -Z6- / -Z8-, Removing And Installing, Standard Seat: Procedure

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-- Cover and cushion, separating, refer to LOWER SEAT FRAME COVER AND CUSHION, SEPARATING, STANDARD SEAT .

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-- Disconnect the wire -3- directly from the old heating element -2-.

NOTE:

The old heating elements remain on the cushion -1- and will be covered over by the new heating element.

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-- Cut the electric wire -3- directly from the old heating element -2-.

NOTE:

The old heating elements remain on the cushion -1- and will be covered over by the new heating element.

Continued Steps for All Cover Versions:

-- Align the new heating elements on the cushion.

-- Remove protective films from the heating elements in succession, taking care not to damage the heating elements.

-- Bond heating elements so that they align with the old heating elements and are free of wrinkles.

-- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.