Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
- Remove the screws from the outboard recliner trim panel. Remove the trim panel.
- Remove the screws from the inboard recliner trim panel. Remove the trim panel.
- Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat heater element.
- Remove the bolts from the seat back frame. Remove the seat back assembly.
- Remove the screws from the back panel. Remove the back panel.
- Remove the armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
- Disconnect the lower J-hook retainer from the seat back trim cover.
- Lift the trim cover, carefully disengaging the hook and loop retainers until the heater element is exposed.
- Gently pull to remove the element from the seat back pad. Be careful not to damage the pad.