Seat heating element, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Seat Heating Element Remove/Install Components

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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.