Driver or Passenger Seat Back Heater Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Driver Or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Removal and Installation .
1	Front Seat Back Cushion Rear Finish Panel Procedure Using a flat bladed tool, from the side, push inward on the top two retainers while pulling rearward at the top of the panel. Lift the panel upward to remove from the seat.
2	Front Seat Head Restraint Assembly Procedure Push the button on the outer head restraint guide in to adjust the head restraint to the highest position. Push the button on the inner head restraint guide in while pulling upward to finish releasing the head restraint from the seat.
3	Front Seat Head Restraint Guide (Qty: 2) NOTE: Use a rubber mallet or equivalent to tap upward on the bottom of the head restraint guide to remove from the seat back frame.
4	Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Procedure Disengage the j-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame. Disconnect the electrical connectors that attach to the seat back cushion. Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad as an assembly. Remove the hog rings to separate the cover from the pad.
5	Front Seat Back Cushion Heater Procedure Carefully remove the seat cushion heater from the seat cushion pad by lifting upward starting from the bottom to disengage the adhesive. NOTE: In case of a broken heating wire, DO NOT repair by soldering the two ends.
6	Front Seat Back Cushion Pad