Backrest Heating Element -Z7- / -Z9-, Removing And Installing, Standard Seat: Procedure

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-- Separate the backrest cover and cushion, refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, SEPARATING .

Fabric Cover

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

NOTE:

The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it.

Leather Cover

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

NOTE:

The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it.

Continued Steps for All Cover Versions

-- Align the new heating element on the cushion.

-- Peel the protective film off the heating element. Be careful not to damage the heating element.

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

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.