Seat Heating Element, Removing And Installing, Standard/Sport Seat Cushion

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NOTE:

For the standard and sport seat, the old heating elements remain on the cushion and will be covered over by the new heating elements.

For the temperature-controlled seat, the seat heating element is a component of the cover.

Procedure

Cover and cushion separated. Refer to SEAT PAN COVER AND CUSHION, SEPARATING .

-- Cut the wire directly on the old heating element.

-- Disconnect the modular wiring routing. Refer to MODULAR WIRING ROUTING, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

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-- Align the new heating elements -arrow- on the cushion.

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

-- Glue the 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.

Further installation is the reverse order of removal.