Seat heating element, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove seat → Front power seats with memory, removing and installing .
Remove the backrest → Front backrest, removing and installing .
Remove cover and padding from seat pan → Seating area cover and upholstery, removing and installing (standard seat) .

Fig 1: Seat Heating Element (Sports Seat) Remove/Install Components

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Cut section - A - from old heating element - 1 -.
Remove cable - 2 -.
Cut off cables - 4 - (2x) at - B - positions (4x).

Installing

Align heating element - 1 - on seat surface, remove protective foil and glue heating element to cushion.
Insert cable - 2 - into designated opening - 3 -.
Lay wire connections without crossing into bottom of openings at positions - 4 -.